Can my agent trigger a new deployment for a Coolify application?

Yes. Use the 'trigger_deployment' tool with the application UUID. The agent will initiate a full build pipeline, fetching the latest commit and rolling out the updated version directly on your server.

How do I retrieve the internal connection string for a managed database?

Provide the database UUID to the 'get_database' tool. Your agent will extrapolate the internal network URI (e.g., for PostgreSQL or MySQL), allowing you to securely link your apps without external port exposure.

Can I restart an application to apply new environment variables?

Absolutely. Use the 'restart_application' tool. The agent will execute an overlapping bounce, destroying old instances and initializing fresh replicas with the latest configuration and environment variables.

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

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About Coolify MCP Server

Connect your Coolify instance to any AI agent and take full control of your self-hosting and private cloud workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Coolify into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Coolify 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

Server Monitoring — List self-hosted nodes and retrieve intricate networking parameters including IP properties and Docker swarm statuses
Application Management — List all managed frontend/backend apps and fetch elaborate internal topology metrics like mapped GitHub branches and Traefik proxy paths
Lifecycle Control — Start, stop, and restart applications natively, allowing you to recycle container states and apply configuration updates instantly
Deployment Automation — Trigger raw build pipelines to fetch the latest commits, rebuild Nixpacks images, and roll out updated Docker versions
Database Oversight — Manage PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis configurations and extrapolate internal connection strings for secure application linking
Resource Navigation — asociating Project repositories to explicit application UUIDs required for downstream mutations and operational auditing

The Coolify 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 Coolify to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Coolify 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 Coolify

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

Why Use Cursor with the Coolify MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Coolify 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

Coolify + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Coolify 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

Coolify MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_application

Examines mapped GitHub branches, automatic rollout toggles (push to deploy), and assigned Traefik reverse proxy FQDN paths. Fetch elaborate internal topology metrics for a given Application

get_database

Highly required when linking newly provisioned Web Apps to Backend Datastores. Extrapolate internal configuration arrays for a Database

get_server

Verifies IP properties, SSH connection validation statuses, and Docker executing ports resolving across the cluster. Get configuration schema mapped to a specific Coolify Server Node

list_applications

Generates the crucial map associating Project repositories to explicit application UUIDs required for downstream mutations (like restarting and stopping). List all frontend/backend Applications actively managed by Coolify

list_databases

Isolates database bounding boxes mapping to applications so you can properly retrieve Connection Strings and backup cadence timelines. List managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis configurations

list_servers

Used to identify the raw physical endpoints running Docker swarms that host subsequent applications. List all self-hosted Server Nodes attached to Coolify

restart_application

Ensures updated config `.env` variables injected via Coolify take effect immediately in runtime RAM. Bounce a Coolify application recycling its container states

start_application

Spin up containers mapped to a suspended Application UUID

stop_application

Used precisely for pausing billing or restricting web perimeter ingress during a cyber incident directly via the Coolify dashboard API. Halt execution algorithms suspending the mapped Application

trigger_deployment

Performs `git fetch`, rebuilds Nixpacks images, caches dependencies, and rolls the updated Docker image out directly over the previous active application version. Trigger a raw build pipeline fetching the latest Git commit

Example Prompts for Coolify in Cursor

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

"List all active servers in my Coolify instance"

"Trigger a deployment for application 'backend-api'"

"What is the connection string for database 'user-db-prod'?"

Troubleshooting Coolify MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Coolify 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.

Coolify + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Coolify 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.