How to Use the Cronitor (Cron Monitoring) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the Cronitor (Cron Monitoring) server in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root or modify your global setup. Add the server details under the mcpServers object with your API credentials to register the MCP Server. Enable Agent mode in the Cursor chat pane to start using the tools.

Q: Is it possible to manage status pages directly from the Cursor sidebar?

Yes, use tools like liststatuspages and updatestatuspagecomponent through the chat interface. This updates maintenance messages or changes component states while you deploy.

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Code-driven monitoring setup in Cursor

The `create_monitor` and `update_monitors` tools connect your monitoring configuration directly to Cursor's Agent mode. This MCP Server exposes these capabilities so your editor reads your local cron configuration files and builds matching monitors in your account. You do not need to manually sync your crontabs with your dashboard. The agent compares your local codebase to your active monitors using `list_monitors` and updates them to match.

In-editor telemetry and testing

The `send_telemetry` tool tests your integration points directly from Cursor's chat. You trigger test pings and verify that your system sends telemetry events correctly before committing code. If you need to verify if an API key is working, the `list_api_keys` tool inspects your active credentials. Spin up test environments on the fly using `create_environment`.

Instant error debugging while coding

The `get_site_errors` and `get_metrics` tools pull real-world failure data directly into your active workspace. Feed these error logs into the chat to let the agent write the exact fix. To dig deeper into performance issues, the `get_aggregates` tool retrieves rolled-up telemetry aggregates. This traces slow database queries or slow page loads without leaving your files.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cronitor (Cron Monitoring) MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root or modify your global setup. Add the server details under the `mcpServers` object with your API credentials to register the MCP Server. Enable Agent mode in the Cursor chat pane to start using the tools.

Yes, when using Agent mode, the agent parses your new code and calls `create_monitor` automatically. It reads your schedule expressions and configures the heartbeats to match your code changes.

Ask the agent to list current incidents, which triggers the `list_issues` tool. The agent displays the active alerts and updates their status using `update_issue` if you fix the bug in your editor.

Yes, use tools like `list_status_pages` and `update_status_page_component` through the chat interface. This updates maintenance messages or changes component states while you deploy.

Your API keys and monitoring configurations are kept secure through Vinkius's zero-trust infrastructure. The local editor config only points to a secure, ephemeral gateway. No sensitive credentials are ever hardcoded or exposed in your git repository.

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