How to Use the CoderPad MCP in Cursor

Q: How does this CoderPad integration help me review historical candidate sessions in Cursor?

You can query past interviews by asking your agent to run listcoderpadsessions. Once you find the right session, you can pull its full event log to analyze the candidate's coding process.

Control CoderPad environments and pull real-time candidate code directly into your Cursor editor.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect CoderPad to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Inject live candidate code directly into Cursor

Stop copy-pasting code from finished interviews to review them. Your Cursor agent uses this MCP Server to call `get_pad_session_details` and pull the exact code a candidate wrote directly into your active workspace. Having the live code inside your editor lets you run local tests or refactor their solution on the fly. It turns static interview reviews into active code reviews without leaving your development environment.

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Understand how a candidate thinks by examining their chronological coding steps. Cursor calls `get_pad_event_log` to fetch the raw event history of their session and displays the timeline in your sidebar. You can ask your editor agent to find where the candidate refactored their logic or struggled with a specific test run. It maps the timeline to your local files so you can trace their logic step-by-step.

Spin up and track CoderPad sessions from Cursor

Prepare your workspace with this MCP Server for an upcoming technical screen in seconds. Use `create_new_interview_pad` to generate a fresh collaborative session, then use `list_coderpad_sessions` to keep track of its status. This tight integration keeps your focus on the code. Your editor agent can check your team profile with `get_my_coderpad_profile` to verify your host permissions before the candidate joins.

Setup guide

Set up CoderPad MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the CoderPad MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent CoderPad transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the CoderPad tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coderpad-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CoderPad MCP in Cursor

You can pull the code directly into an open file. Ask your Cursor agent to run `get_pad_session_details` with the session ID, and it will write the candidate's code right into your active editor window.

Yes, you can create live sessions without opening a web browser. Use Cursor's agent to call `create_new_interview_pad` and get a shareable URL instantly.

You can query past interviews by asking your agent to run `list_coderpad_sessions`. Once you find the right session, you can pull its full event log to analyze the candidate's coding process.

Yes, you can look up your team's custom coding challenges. Your agent runs `list_coderpad_questions` to pull the library so you can select the perfect prompt for your next interview.

Yes, your interview data is handled securely. The server communicates directly with the platform's API to fetch candidate code and event logs, keeping your sensitive assessment data isolated within your local editor session.

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