How to Use the Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP in Cursor

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Connect Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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.

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Setup Daytona (Dev Workspaces) with Cursor

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Build and resize Daytona sandboxes in Cursor

Trigger `create_sandbox` to spin up a fresh environment while you write code. If your project grows, call `resize_sandbox` to adjust your CPU and memory limits on the fly. Keep your project files organized by using `list_sandboxes_paginated` to view your active instances. It is the fastest way to switch contexts between different feature branches.

Sync Daytona API keys within Cursor

Manage your authentication credentials using `create_api_key` and `list_api_keys` without leaving your editor. You can verify your current session details by running `get_current_api_key`. If you need to rotate your security tokens, `delete_api_key` lets you prune old access points. This keeps your Cursor integration clean and secure.

Fork and recover Daytona sandboxes

Use `fork_sandbox` to create a copy of an existing environment for testing new ideas. If a sandbox enters a bad state, `recover_sandbox` attempts to bring it back online. This workflow ensures your primary workspace remains stable. You can inspect any sandbox status with `get_sandbox` to catch issues before they stop your progress.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root or your global settings directory. Add the server configuration there, and Cursor will detect the tools automatically.

Yes, once the server is configured, the agent can call these tools to manage your infrastructure. It can spin up environments and mount volumes based on your code requirements.

You can add the configuration to your global settings file to make the tools available in every project. This is ideal if you use the same environment setup consistently.

Your API keys are stored in local JSON files that you control. Cursor does not expose these tokens to external services; they are used only for the Daytona connection.

No, the server only handles management commands for your sandboxes. It does not inspect your codebase or send your source code to any third-party logging service.

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