How to Use the DigitalOcean MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add my DigitalOcean credentials to Cursor?

You define the MCP server inside your project's .cursor/mcp.json file under the mcpServers key. Pass your DigitalOcean API token as an environment variable so the editor can authenticate your infrastructure queries.

Q: Can Cursor automatically resolve my DigitalOcean droplet IPs when writing scripts?

Yes, because the editor's Agent mode can run searchdropletsbyname to find your DigitalOcean virtual machines. Cursor then grabs the returned IP addresses and pastes them directly into your active configuration files.

Write code in Cursor that pulls live DigitalOcean database schemas and droplet states directly into your active editor.

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Write code using live DigitalOcean metadata in Cursor

Cursor lets you generate code that targets your actual DigitalOcean setup by running `get_account_metadata`. Instead of hardcoding dummy IP addresses, your Cursor agent uses `list_compute_droplets` to inject active server IPs right into your deployment scripts.

Debug database and storage configs inside Cursor

Cursor reads your live DigitalOcean database configurations by calling `list_managed_databases` to help you write exact connection logic. When writing storage-heavy applications, the editor executes `list_block_storage_volumes` to verify DigitalOcean volume names and sizes.

Map app services and firewalls using this MCP Server

This MCP Server feeds your DigitalOcean network topology straight into Cursor's autocomplete engine using `list_cloud_firewalls`. If you are building microservices, Cursor calls `list_app_platform_services` to inspect your active DigitalOcean App Platform deployments.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about DigitalOcean MCP in Cursor

You define the MCP server inside your project's `.cursor/mcp.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Pass your DigitalOcean API token as an environment variable so the editor can authenticate your infrastructure queries.

Yes, because the editor's Agent mode can run `search_droplets_by_name` to find your DigitalOcean virtual machines. Cursor then grabs the returned IP addresses and pastes them directly into your active configuration files.

Make sure you have enabled Agent mode in your Cursor chat panel. If the agent still cannot run `list_app_platform_services`, check that your DigitalOcean API token has the correct scope to read your App Platform resources.

No, you can set up this MCP integration per-project by creating a local `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your repository. This ensures the DigitalOcean tools are only active when you are working on that specific cloud project in Cursor.

Your DigitalOcean server IP addresses and volume IDs are isolated within Vinkius's zero-trust V8 sandbox. Cursor only receives the specific raw outputs of the tools you execute, ensuring your internal network topology is never exposed to external telemetry.

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