How to Use the Degreed MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I find which developers have certain skills using Degreed and Cursor?

Yes. You can ask Cursor to use the listusercompletions and listdefinedskills tools to cross-reference who has completed training for a specific skill. It's a quick way to find an expert on your team.

Q: What's the setup for the Degreed MCP server in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project's root directory and add the server's URL. Once you enable Agent mode, Cursor will automatically see and use the Degreed tools.

Pull live Degreed data directly into your code with Cursor. Build scripts that use real user skill profiles and learning history.

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Get Real User Data for Your Scripts

Stop using mock data. Tell Cursor's agent to call `get_user_profile` and it will inject a real JSON object with someone's skills and progress right into your editor. Then you can ask it to write a function that actually processes that data. You can also pull lists of people. `list_degreed_users` gets everyone in the org, while `list_active_learners` shows you who just finished a course. It's perfect for building reporting scripts or internal HR tools.

Build Tools That Interact with the Degreed Catalog

Your agent can use `search_learning_catalog` to find content and `get_content_details` to fetch its metadata. Ask Cursor to write code that uses these results, like a script that recommends new training based on project needs. This MCP Server gives your agent a full picture of what's available. The `list_learning_content` and `list_learning_pathways` tools provide all the raw data you need to build custom tools without leaving your editor.

Automate Skill and Competency Reporting

Need to build a skills matrix? The `list_defined_skills` tool gives your agent the company's official skill taxonomy as a starting point. Combine that with `list_user_completions` to see who has completed what training. Cursor can then generate a script to map those completions back to the skills list, giving you a real-time view of your team's capabilities.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Degreed MCP in Cursor

You can ask the agent to fetch live data from Degreed and then write code that uses it. For example: 'Get the user profile for bob@company.com from Degreed and write a Python script to list his skills'.

Yes. You can ask Cursor to use the `list_user_completions` and `list_defined_skills` tools to cross-reference who has completed training for a specific skill. It's a quick way to find an expert on your team.

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project's root directory and add the server's URL. Once you enable Agent mode, Cursor will automatically see and use the Degreed tools.

Yes, that's exactly what this MCP server is for. The tools are designed to be called by the agent to bring live data from Degreed directly into your coding session.

Your agent can access employee profiles, their learning histories, and your company's skill taxonomy. Vinkius handles the connection securely in an ephemeral sandbox, so your API keys always stay private.

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