How do I get my DingTalk App Key and App Secret?

Log in to the [DingTalk Developer Console](https://open-dev.dingtalk.com/), create an **Internal Enterprise Application**, then navigate to **App Information** > **Credentials** to find your AppKey and AppSecret. Make sure your application has the required API permissions (User Management, Department Management, Attendance, Approval) before using these tools.

Can I send messages to external contacts or only internal employees?

This MCP server uses **Internal Enterprise Application** authentication, which means it can only send messages to users within your organization's DingTalk tenant. For external contacts or customer notifications, you would need a different DingTalk application type with extended permissions. All user IDs must belong to employees in your enterprise directory.

How does the attendance tracking work? What data can I retrieve?

The attendance tool retrieves check-in/check-out records from DingTalk's attendance system. For each record, you get the user ID, timestamp, checkout type (上班签到=check-in, 下班签退=check-out), location information, and whether the attendance was normal or abnormal (late, early leave, missing punch). Date ranges are specified in YYYY-MM-DD format. This data integrates with DingTalk's physical attendance devices and mobile check-in features.

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About DingTalk MCP Server

Connect your DingTalk (钉钉) enterprise account to any AI agent and transform your office operations through natural conversation. DingTalk is Alibaba's comprehensive B2B communication and collaboration platform used by millions of organizations for messaging, attendance tracking, approval workflows, and organizational management.

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

User Management — Query employee profiles, search users by department, and retrieve contact details instantly
Department Exploration — Navigate organizational hierarchy, list departments and sub-departments, understand reporting structures
Work Notifications — Send text and markdown formatted messages to employees with rich formatting and clickable links
Attendance Tracking — Retrieve check-in/check-out records, verify timesheet data, monitor late arrivals and early departures
Approval Workflows — Create new approval instances (leave requests, reimbursements, purchases) and track their progress
Approval Status — Query approval process history, identify bottlenecks, and review decision chains
Markdown Reports — Send beautifully formatted markdown reports, alerts, and summaries to team members

The DingTalk 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 DingTalk to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the DingTalk 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 DingTalk

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Why Use Cursor with the DingTalk MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DingTalk 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

DingTalk + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DingTalk 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

DingTalk MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

create_approval_process

g., leave request, reimbursement, purchase order) by creating a new approval instance. Requires the approval template code (process_code) from your DingTalk admin, form component values matching the template structure, and the originator's user ID. Returns the process instance ID for tracking. Use this to automate approval workflows directly from AI conversations. Create a new approval workflow instance in DingTalk

get_approval_instance

Returns whether the approval is pending, approved, rejected, or cancelled, along with all reviewer actions and timestamps. Use the process instance ID obtained when creating the approval or from the approval list. Critical for tracking approval progress and understanding bottlenecks. Get status and details of an approval process instance

get_attendance_records

Returns timestamps, checkout types (上班签到/下班签退), location data, and whether the attendance was normal or abnormal (late/early leave). Essential for HR teams to monitor attendance patterns, verify timesheet data, or investigate attendance discrepancies. Date format: YYYY-MM-DD. Get employee attendance/checkout records from DingTalk

get_department_info

Use this to understand organizational hierarchy, identify department leaders, or map the reporting structure before making decisions about notification routing. Get detailed information about a DingTalk department

get_user_info

Use the user ID (userid) which can be obtained from the department user list. Essential for looking up employee details before sending targeted notifications or checking organizational structure. Get DingTalk user profile information by user ID

list_all_departments

This is the fastest way to understand the organizational structure, identify department IDs for further queries, and map team hierarchies. Use this before querying users or sub-departments to identify the correct department IDs. List all top-level departments in the DingTalk organization

list_sub_departments

Essential for exploring organizational structure, identifying team subdivisions, or mapping the complete departmental hierarchy. Start with department_id 1 to list all top-level departments in your organization. List all sub-departments under a parent department

list_users_by_department

Returns user IDs, names, avatars, and basic profile information. Useful for identifying team members before sending group notifications, checking team composition, or understanding departmental structure. Use department ID 1 for the root company directory. List all users in a specific DingTalk department

send_markdown_message

Ideal for sending structured reports, formatted alerts, or detailed notifications with clickable links. The title appears as the notification header, while the text body supports full markdown syntax including **bold**, *italic*, [hyperlinks](url), and line breaks. User IDs should be comma-separated. Send a rich formatted markdown message to DingTalk users

send_work_notification

Supports text and markdown message types. The message appears in the recipient's DingTalk work notification feed. User IDs should be comma-separated for multiple recipients. This is ideal for sending alerts, reminders, task assignments, or status updates to team members directly through DingTalk. Send a work notification message to DingTalk users

Example Prompts for DingTalk in Cursor

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

"List all users in department ID 12345."

"Send a markdown notification to user1,user2 with title 'Sprint Review' and content about tomorrow's meeting at 2pm."

"Check attendance records for user1,user2 from 2024-01-15 to 2024-01-19."

Troubleshooting DingTalk MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting DingTalk 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.

DingTalk + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating DingTalk 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.