How do I get a DigitalOcean Personal Access Token?

Log in to your DigitalOcean account, navigate to the **API** section in the sidebar, and under the **Tokens/Keys** tab, click **Generate New Token**. Ensure you select the 'read' or 'write' scopes as needed.

Can the agent reboot a Droplet?

This integration currently focuses on listing and auditing infrastructure resources. Power actions like rebooting or resizing should be managed via the DigitalOcean control panel or CLI.

Is the App Platform supported?

Yes, you can use the list_app_platform_services tool to monitor your applications deployed on DigitalOcean's App Platform and check their current deployment status.

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}

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About DigitalOcean MCP Server

Integrate DigitalOcean, the leading cloud infrastructure provider, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your compute instances (Droplets), monitor block storage and DNS domains, track managed databases, and oversee your App Platform services using natural language.

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

Compute Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configuration for all your Droplets, including IP addresses and resource status.
Storage & Networking — Monitor block storage volumes and manage DNS domains directly via chat.
Managed Databases — Track your database clusters (Postgres, MySQL, Redis) and their technical metadata.
App Platform Monitoring — Oversee your deployed applications and their active deployment states across projects.

The DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean

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

Why Use Cursor with the DigitalOcean MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DigitalOcean 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

DigitalOcean + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DigitalOcean 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

DigitalOcean MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_account_metadata

Retrieve metadata and limits for your DigitalOcean account

get_droplet_details

Get detailed information for a specific Droplet

list_app_platform_services

List all applications deployed on DigitalOcean App Platform

list_block_storage_volumes

List all block storage volumes across your account

list_cloud_firewalls

List all cloud firewalls and their associated rules

list_cloud_projects

List all logical projects used to group resources

list_compute_droplets

List all compute instances (Droplets) in your DigitalOcean account

list_dns_domains

List all DNS domains managed in DigitalOcean

list_managed_databases

List all managed database clusters (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, etc.)

search_droplets_by_name

Search for a Droplet using a name keyword

Example Prompts for DigitalOcean in Cursor

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

"List all active Droplets and their IP addresses."

"Show me our managed database clusters."

"What is the status of our App Platform services?"

Troubleshooting DigitalOcean MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting DigitalOcean 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.

DigitalOcean + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating DigitalOcean 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.