How to Use the Courier MCP in Cursor

Q: Do I need to configure this for every project?

No. You can set it up once globally in /.cursor/mcp.json. Or, you can add it to a project's .cursor/mcp.json if you only need it for a specific repository.

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Setup Courier with Cursor

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Write code with actual message data

Tell Cursor's agent to fetch a message's delivery status. It will use the `get_message_details` tool to get the real response from your Courier account and inject it directly into your editor. You're not working with fake data anymore. This changes how you build integrations. Ask the agent to "get the history for message xyz" and it will call `get_message_history`. The agent then writes the code to parse that live data, saving you a ton of time switching contexts.

Fire off test notifications from your editor

You can trigger notifications while you code. Just activate agent mode and say, "Send the 'new-user-welcome' notification to test@example.com." The agent uses the `send_notification` tool to fire a real notification through your Courier account. It's perfect for testing a new template or a user onboarding flow. The agent can even use `get_user_profile` to pull a real user's details and use them in the send request, making your tests much more realistic.

Query Courier config in your MCP Server

Forget digging through the Courier dashboard to find an ID. Ask the agent in Cursor to "list my notification templates." It calls `list_templates` and gives you the IDs you need right in the chat pane. The same goes for other resources. Use `list_audiences` to find the right segment, `list_brands` for branding settings, or `list_subscription_lists` to check subscriber lists. It keeps you in the editor and focused on your code.

Setup guide

Set up Courier 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 Courier 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 Courier transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Courier tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Courier MCP in Cursor

Cursor's agent can inject live data from Courier directly into your code. When you ask it to get a message status, it calls the API and then writes the code to handle that exact response structure.

Yes. With agent mode enabled, you can prompt the AI to send a notification. It uses the `send_notification` tool to trigger a live send through your configured Courier account.

Just ask the agent, "list my Courier templates." It runs the `list_templates` tool and gives you the names and IDs right in the chat, so you don't have to leave your editor.

No. You can set it up once globally in `~/.cursor/mcp.json`. Or, you can add it to a project's `.cursor/mcp.json` if you only need it for a specific repository.

The server requests data from your Courier workspace on your behalf. This includes message delivery logs, user profile information like email or phone, and configuration details like template names. Vinkius manages the server and your Courier token; it's never stored in your editor or project files.

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