DataDome 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 DataDome MCP Server
Integrate DataDome, the leading bot protection and fraud prevention solution, directly into your AI workflow. Monitor your web and mobile applications for automated threats, audit protected endpoints, and track real-time protection statistics using natural language.
Cursor's Agent mode turns DataDome into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DataDome 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
- Threat Monitoring — List and retrieve full details for recently detected bot threats and suspicious activities.
- Endpoint Auditing — Monitor the health and protection status of all your integrated web and mobile endpoints.
- Protection Insights — Access real-time statistics and dashboard data on bot traffic and mitigation.
- Rule Management — List custom bot rules and explore bypass tokens configured in your account.
The DataDome 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 DataDome to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DataDome 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 DataDome
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DataDome, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the DataDome MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DataDome 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
DataDome + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DataDome 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
DataDome MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DataDome to Cursor via MCP:
get_bot_traffic_summary
Returns a summary of traffic from "Good Bots" (e.g., search engines) versus "Bad Bots" (e.g., scrapers, scrapers) and their impact on total traffic. Get a summary of bot traffic categorized by type
get_endpoint_health
Returns latency metrics, error rates, and the current operational state of the DataDome integration for the endpoint. Check the health status of a specific protected endpoint
get_protection_stats
Returns real-time counts of allowed vs. blocked requests, captcha pass rates, and identified bot categories. Retrieve real-time protection statistics and dashboard data
get_threat_details
Resolves detailed request headers, behavioral patterns, and the specific detection logic triggered. Get full technical details for a specific threat ID
list_access_logs
Returns a stream of recent requests processed by DataDome, including bot scores, decision outcomes, and geo-location data. List recent access logs filtered by DataDome
list_custom_bot_rules
Returns a list of custom bot detection rules, including match criteria (IP, User-Agent, etc.), action (allow/block/captcha), and rule priority. List all custom blocking and allowing rules
list_protected_applications
Returns application names, API keys (masked), and the types of protection enabled (Web/Mobile/API). List all applications (mobile, web) integrated with DataDome
list_protected_endpoints
Returns metadata including endpoint URLs, protection status, and associated application IDs. List all endpoints protected by DataDome
list_recent_threats
Returns a list of recent security incidents including threat types (e.g., scraping, credential stuffing), origin IPs, and detection timestamps. List recently detected bot threats and suspicious activities
search_threats_by_type
Matches the provided threat type against recent incidents to isolate specific attack vectors like "scraper" or "crawler". Search for recent threats by threat type keyword
Example Prompts for DataDome in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with DataDome immediately.
"List all recent bot threats detected in the last 24 hours."
"Check the health status of our main 'Mobile App' endpoint."
"What is the summary of bot traffic for this week?"
Troubleshooting DataDome MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting DataDome to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
DataDome + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating DataDome 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 DataDome to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.