How do I get a DevSkiller API Key?

Log in to your DevSkiller account, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you can generate or retrieve your unique API Key from that section.

Can the agent show the candidate's code?

This integration currently focuses on retrieving scores, statuses, and technical reports. Full source code review should be performed within the DevSkiller platform.

How do I invite a candidate via chat?

You can use the invite_candidate_to_test tool. You will need to provide the candidate's email address and the specific Test ID from your catalog.

DevSkiller MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About DevSkiller MCP Server

Integrate DevSkiller, the technical screening and talent assessment platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your candidate pipeline, send test invitations, and retrieve detailed assessment reports and skill scores using natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns DevSkiller into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DevSkiller 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

Candidate Oversight — List and search for candidates in your database and monitor their current assessment status.
Test Management — Access your library of available technical tests, coding tasks, and quizzes.
Invitation Tracking — Monitor sent test invitations and track candidate progress in real-time.
Performance Analytics — Retrieve full assessment reports with granular skill scores and performance metrics.

The DevSkiller 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 DevSkiller to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the DevSkiller 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 DevSkiller

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DevSkiller, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the DevSkiller MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DevSkiller 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

DevSkiller + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DevSkiller 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

DevSkiller MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect DevSkiller to Cursor via MCP:

get_account_metadata

Retrieve metadata and limits for your DevSkiller account

get_candidate_assessment_report

Retrieve the full assessment report for a candidate

get_candidate_profile

Get detailed information for a specific candidate

invite_candidate_to_test

Send a new test invitation to a candidate

list_assessment_candidates

List all candidates in your DevSkiller account

list_available_tests

List all assessment tests configured in your catalog

list_high_score_candidates

Identify candidates who achieved a score above a specific threshold

list_recently_sent_invitations

List test invitations sent in the last 24 hours

list_test_invitations

List all sent test invitations and their current status

search_candidates_by_identity

Search for a candidate by name or email keyword

Example Prompts for DevSkiller in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with DevSkiller immediately.

"List all candidates who scored above 85% in recent tests."

"Show me the assessment status for candidate 'john.doe@example.com'."

"Invite 'Sarah Smith' (sarah@example.com) to the 'Frontend React' test."

Troubleshooting DevSkiller MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting DevSkiller to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

DevSkiller + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating DevSkiller MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.