Covalent MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Covalent MCP Server
Integrate Covalent, the unified API for blockchain data, directly into your AI workflow. Access real-time and historical data across Ethereum, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, and over 100 other supported networks using natural language.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Covalent into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Covalent 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
- Wallet Insights — Retrieve token balances, historical portfolio values, and transaction history for any wallet address.
- NFT Discovery — List NFT balances and metadata across supported chains.
- Transaction Auditing — Get full details and log events for specific transaction hashes.
- Network Monitoring — Check block details and monitor supported chain statuses.
The Covalent 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 Covalent to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Covalent 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 Covalent
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Covalent, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Covalent MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Covalent 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
Covalent + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Covalent 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
Covalent MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Covalent to Cursor via MCP:
get_block_details
Resolves block hashes, parent hashes, timestamps, and transaction counts for the specified chain. Get details for a specific block height
get_chains_status
Resolves block height lag, current sync status, and API availability across all supported networks. Get the current indexing status of all supported chains
get_dex_pools
Resolves liquidity pool addresses, token pairs, reserve amounts, and volume metrics for the specified DEX. List liquidity pools for a DEX on a specific chain
get_historical_portfolio
Resolves daily balances, asset valuations in USD, and historical price points for the specified wallet. Get historical daily portfolio value for a wallet address
get_nft_balances
Resolves NFT contract names, token IDs, metadata URLs, and image links across the specified blockchain network. Get NFT balances for a wallet address
get_token_balances
Resolves contract addresses, ticker symbols, token decimals, and current balances (formatted and raw) for the specified wallet and chain. Get token balances for a wallet address on a specific chain
get_token_transfers
Resolves sender/receiver addresses, transfer values, and transaction timestamps for the specified wallet. Get historical token transfers for a wallet address
get_transaction_details
Touches raw log events, decoded event parameters, and gas consumption metrics boundary. Get full details and logs for a specific transaction hash
get_transactions
Resolves transaction hashes, block heights, timestamps, and log events for the specified wallet on the given chain. Get transaction history for a wallet address
list_supported_chains
Resolves chain IDs, human-readable names, and supported features (NFTs, Dex, etc.) for each blockchain. List all blockchains supported by Covalent
Example Prompts for Covalent in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Covalent immediately.
"Show me the token balances for address '0x123...' on eth-mainnet."
"List the last 10 transactions for address '0x123...' on matic-mainnet."
"What are the NFT holdings for wallet '0x123...' on eth-mainnet?"
Troubleshooting Covalent MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Covalent to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Covalent + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Covalent MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Covalent to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.