DeskTime MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 12 tools to Create New Task, Create Project, Get Company Info, and more
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.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The DeskTime app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About DeskTime MCP Server
Connect your DeskTime account to any AI agent and take full control of your workforce management and productivity tracking workflows through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns DeskTime into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DeskTime and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Project & Task Orchestration — List and manage time-tracking projects and individual tasks programmatically to maintain a high-fidelity record of work distribution
- Team Visibility — Monitor real-time staff activity, including who is currently online and tracking time, to coordinate team availability and throughput
- Productivity Intelligence — Access comprehensive productivity reports and performance metrics for individual employees or the entire company directly through your agent
- Workflow Automation — Programmatically create new projects, assign tasks, and mark work as completed to streamline your project management cycle
- Administrative Oversight — Retrieve detailed company metadata and employee directories to maintain a perfectly coordinated workforce ecosystem
The DeskTime MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 DeskTime tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to DeskTime through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning time-tracking, workforce-management, productivity-analytics, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Add task to project
Add new project
Get company details
Check employee stats
Check company performance
Get project info
List company employees
Check who is working
List tasks in project
List DeskTime projects
Complete a task
Delete a project
Connect DeskTime to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire DeskTime into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using DeskTime
Why Use Cursor with the DeskTime MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DeskTime 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
DeskTime + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DeskTime 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
Example Prompts for DeskTime in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with DeskTime immediately.
"Show me a list of all employees currently tracking time."
"Check the productivity report for 'last_week'."
"Create a new task 'Review MCP API' in project ID '123'."
Troubleshooting DeskTime MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting DeskTime to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
DeskTime + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating DeskTime 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.