How to Use the Credly MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Credly server to my Cursor setup?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once saved, Cursor will automatically detect the MCP tools.

Q: Can Cursor run Credly tools in Agent mode?

Yes, the agent can actively call tools like listbadgeskills to write code that maps directly to your existing skill taxonomy using this MCP integration.

Q: Can I inspect authorized template issuers?

Yes, you can ask the agent to run listauthorizedissuers. It will output the names and permissions of everyone allowed to issue badges.

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Write code using live Credly API responses

By calling `list_badge_templates`, Cursor lets your agent fetch real, active templates and inject their exact JSON structures directly into your codebase. When you write backend functions, the editor references live outputs from `get_badge_details` to build accurate data parsers. You build faster because your editor works with actual production data. This cuts out the guesswork of dealing with outdated API docs.

Debug badge issuance logic directly in the editor

Running `list_issued_badges` lets your editor pull live production records to test your certification code. The agent matches these records against `list_badge_recipients` to confirm delivery. If a user reports a missing badge, you can run `get_template_details` inside Cursor to verify if the criteria changed. You fix bugs without leaving your active file or opening a separate terminal.

Track organizational structures via this MCP Server

Querying `list_connected_organizations` with this MCP Server lets your editor map out your company's hierarchy. The agent uses this list alongside `list_org_members` to validate user IDs while you write frontend code. This keeps your local development environment perfectly synced with your live production directory. You write cleaner logic because the data is real.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Credly MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once saved, Cursor will automatically detect the MCP tools.

Yes, the agent can actively call tools like `list_badge_skills` to write code that maps directly to your existing skill taxonomy using this MCP integration.

You pass your API credentials through environment variables in your local environment. Cursor securely forwards these to the server subprocess, keeping your keys out of your codebase.

Yes, you can ask the agent to run `list_authorized_issuers`. It will output the names and permissions of everyone allowed to issue badges.

All API communication occurs through a local sandboxed process that communicates directly with the endpoint. Your member profiles and issuing permissions are never cached on external servers or used to train models.

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