How to Use the CurrencyBeacon MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure CurrencyBeacon in my Cursor editor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root or your global user directory. Add the CurrencyBeacon MCP server config details under the server key, and Agent mode will detect the new tools instantly.

Q: Can CurrencyBeacon write unit tests with real exchange data in Cursor?

Yes, the agent can call getlatestrates while drafting tests to populate your assertions with real-time figures. This replaces brittle mock objects with accurate live market rates.

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Generate functional code with live exchange rates in Cursor

Don't write hardcoded mock exchange rates in your test suites. Cursor uses this MCP Server to fetch live market values via `get_latest_rates` and inject them directly into your active files. When you ask the editor to build a checkout feature, it queries `convert_currency` to write precise, working conversion logic. You get clean code backed by real-world financial data.

Pull historical financial series into your local workspace

Your editor's agent can pull up to a year of historical pricing data using `get_timeseries`. This lets you populate charts and databases with actual market history during development. For targeted debugging of past transactions, the agent calls `get_historical_rates` to pull exact exchange values for any specific day. No more leaving your editor to scrape historical CSVs.

Automatically map currency codes in Cursor

Avoid runtime crashes caused by invalid currency codes. The editor calls `list_currencies` to map out every supported currency format before generating your API integration code. This ensures your application code aligns with the actual API schema. Your agent validates your inputs against live data, catching typos before you commit.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CurrencyBeacon MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root or your global user directory. Add the CurrencyBeacon MCP server config details under the server key, and Agent mode will detect the new tools instantly.

Yes, the agent can call `get_latest_rates` while drafting tests to populate your assertions with real-time figures. This replaces brittle mock objects with accurate live market rates.

Not at all. The MCP connection runs asynchronously, meaning your editor remains completely responsive while the agent fetches exchange rates in the background.

You control tool execution through your configuration file. If you only want to allow basic conversions, you can configure the MCP server to only allow `convert_currency`.

Only the specific currency symbols and date parameters you query are transmitted to the API. Your local workspace files, source code, and API credentials never leave your machine, as all requests run through Vinkius's zero-trust sandbox.

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