How do I get my Common Paper API key?

You can generate an API key in your Common Paper account under Settings > Integrations.

Which agreement types are supported?

Common Paper supports standard contracts like NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and Data Processing Agreements (DPA).

Can I use custom templates?

Yes, you can use any template created in your Common Paper account by providing its unique template ID to the 'send_agreement' tool.

Common Paper MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Common Paper MCP Server

Connect your Common Paper account to any AI agent and manage your commercial contracts through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Common Paper into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Common Paper and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Agreement Management — List all signed agreements, check the status of pending contracts, and retrieve details for any specific document.
Contract Creation — Send new agreements such as NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and DPAs directly to partners using predefined templates.
Workflow Automation — Streamline your internal processes by programmatically fetching agreement data and triggering contract actions.

The Common Paper MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Common Paper to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Common Paper MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Common Paper

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Common Paper, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Common Paper MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Common Paper through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Common Paper + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Common Paper MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Common Paper MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Common Paper to Cursor via MCP:

create_webhook

Configure a new webhook to receive contract status updates

delete_webhook

Remove a previously configured webhook

get_agreement

Retrieve detailed information about a specific agreement

get_template

Retrieve details of a specific contract template

list_agreements

Retrieve a list of agreements (contracts) from Common Paper

list_signed_agreements

Quickly list all agreements that have been fully signed

list_templates

Retrieve a list of contract templates available in your account

list_webhooks

Retrieve a list of configured webhooks

search_agreements_by_email

Find agreements associated with a specific recipient email

send_agreement

Create and send a new agreement based on a template

Example Prompts for Common Paper in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Common Paper immediately.

"Show me all signed agreements in Common Paper."

"Send an NDA agreement to 'partner@example.com' using template ID 'tmpl-xxxx' in Common Paper."

"Get the current status of agreement 'agr-yyyy' in Common Paper."

Troubleshooting Common Paper MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Common Paper to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Common Paper + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Common Paper MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.