How to Use the CrewAI Platform MCP in Cursor
Trigger and debug CrewAI workflows while coding inside Cursor.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect CrewAI Platform MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect CrewAI Platform to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Run crews from your Cursor editor
The `kickoff_crew` tool provisions JSON payloads to start your multi-agent jobs directly from the IDE chat. Cursor never guesses how your agents respond. It actually fires off the job and generates hard customer bindings while you write code. Stopping a runaway process is critical when you test locally. Agent mode fires `cancel_run` to inspect deep internal arrays mitigating specific plan math. You never have to leave your code window to kill a bad background job.
Pull live CrewAI Platform MCP Server data
The `get_crew` tool performs structural extraction of the properties driving your account logic. Reading your active configuration happens directly via this integration. Instead of hardcoding mock agent IDs, your editor pulls the real IDs straight from the platform. Finding available environments takes one prompt. Calling `list_crews` identifies bounded CRM records inside your headless setup. Your editor knows exactly which autonomous groups exist before it writes the code to interact with them.
Debug agents and tasks inline
The `get_agent` tool enumerates the explicitly attached structured rules for any single agent. Calling `list_agents` vaporizes explicit validations to extract rich churn flags across your setup. If an agent fails to execute, you debug the billing exports right in your project files. Task tracking gives you the rest of the picture. When the editor runs `list_tasks` or `get_task`, it identifies the precise active arrays tied to your native gateway authentication. You see exactly where a job stalled without opening a browser tab.
Set up CrewAI Platform 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 CrewAI Platform MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin 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 CrewAI Platform transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the CrewAI Platform tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"crewai-platform-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by CrewAI. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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