How to Use the Deck of Cards MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I view the current pile contents?

Use the listpile tool to inspect the array of cards. The output appears directly in your chat for easy debugging.

Inject live card game logic into your Cursor projects by connecting this MCP Server to your editor agent.

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Live card state in Cursor

Initialize your game environment using `create_new_deck` directly in your chat. Your agent now references real deck data instead of relying on mock files. Cursor agents can call these tools to verify game logic in real-time. It turns your editor into a testing ground for card-based mechanics.

Manage piles during coding

Use `shuffle_pile` to randomize sets of cards while you build your features. You can see the results instantly in your agent output. This MCP Server provides the exact data structure you need to write your game functions. No more guessing what the card array looks like.

Refactor game logic instantly

Call `draw_from_pile_bottom` or `draw_from_pile_random` to test how your code handles different draw scenarios. It helps you write better logic by providing actual card data. Reset your test environment with `return_to_deck` to run multiple simulations back-to-back. It keeps your development cycle fast and accurate.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Deck of Cards MCP in Cursor

Add the server details to your .cursor/mcp.json file. Once saved, enable Agent mode to start calling the tools in your chat.

Absolutely. You can write scripts that call these tools to verify your game rules against real card distributions.

Yes. The agent can read the state returned by the tools and apply those values across your project files.

Use the `list_pile` tool to inspect the array of cards. The output appears directly in your chat for easy debugging.

Your simulation data is ephemeral and never leaves your local environment. The MCP protocol keeps your card arrangements isolated from external access.

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