DNSimple MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 77 tools to Accept Push, Activate Zone Dns, Authorize Transfer Out, and more

Name: DNSimple
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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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The DNSimple MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 77 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About DNSimple MCP Server

Connect your DNSimple account to any AI agent to automate your domain infrastructure and DNS management through natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns DNSimple into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DNSimple and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 77 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Domain Management — List all domains in your account, create new ones, or retrieve detailed metadata for existing domains.
DNSSEC Control — Enable, disable, or check the status of DNSSEC for any domain to ensure cryptographic security.
DS Records — Manage Delegation Signer (DS) records with tools to list, create, retrieve, and delete them for advanced DNS configurations.
Email Forwarding — List, create, and inspect email forwarding rules to manage your communication flow without leaving your agent.
Account Identity — Quickly identify the authenticated entity and list all accessible accounts and their IDs.

The DNSimple MCP Server exposes 77 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 77 DNSimple tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to DNSimple through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning dns-management, domain-registration, dnssec, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

Accept push on DNSimple

Accept a domain push

activate

Activate zone dns on DNSimple

Activate DNS for a zone

authorize

Authorize transfer out on DNSimple

Authorize domain transfer out

batch

Batch change zone records on DNSimple

Batch change zone records

change

Change domain delegation on DNSimple

Change name servers for a domain

check

Check domain availability on DNSimple

Check domain availability

check

Check zone distribution on DNSimple

Check zone distribution

check

Check zone record distribution on DNSimple

Check zone record distribution

create

Create contact on DNSimple

Create a contact

create

Create domain on DNSimple

Create a domain in an account

create

Create ds record on DNSimple

Create a DS record for a domain

create

Create email forward on DNSimple

Create an email forward for a domain

create

Create template on DNSimple

Create a template

create

Create webhook on DNSimple

Create a webhook

create

Create zone record on DNSimple

Create a record in a zone

deactivate

Deactivate zone dns on DNSimple

Deactivate DNS for a zone

dedelegate

Dedelegate from vanity on DNSimple

Dedelegate from vanity name servers

delegate

Delegate to vanity on DNSimple

Delegate to vanity name servers

delete

Delete contact on DNSimple

Delete a contact

delete

Delete domain on DNSimple

Delete a domain

delete

Delete ds record on DNSimple

Delete a DS record

delete

Delete email forward on DNSimple

Delete an email forward

delete

Delete template on DNSimple

Delete a template

delete

Delete webhook on DNSimple

Delete a webhook

delete

Delete zone record on DNSimple

Delete a zone record

disable

Disable auto renewal on DNSimple

Disable auto-renewal

disable

Disable dnssec on DNSimple

Disable DNSSEC for a domain

disable

Disable whois privacy on DNSimple

Disable WHOIS privacy

download

Download certificate on DNSimple

Download a certificate

enable

Enable auto renewal on DNSimple

Enable auto-renewal

enable

Enable dnssec on DNSimple

Enable DNSSEC for a domain

enable

Enable whois privacy on DNSimple

Enable WHOIS privacy

get

Get certificate on DNSimple

Retrieve a certificate

get

Get certificate private key on DNSimple

Get private key for a certificate

get

Get contact on DNSimple

Retrieve a contact

get

Get dnssec on DNSimple

Get DNSSEC status for a domain

get

Get domain on DNSimple

Retrieve a domain

get

Get domain delegation on DNSimple

List name servers for a domain

get

Get domain prices on DNSimple

Retrieve domain prices

get

Get ds record on DNSimple

Retrieve a DS record

get

Get email forward on DNSimple

Retrieve an email forward

get

Get service on DNSimple

Retrieve a service

get

Get template on DNSimple

Retrieve a template

get

Get tld on DNSimple

Retrieve a TLD

get

Get tld extended attributes on DNSimple

Retrieve extended attributes for a TLD

get

Get webhook on DNSimple

Retrieve a webhook

get

Get whoami on DNSimple

Get details about the current authenticated entity

get

Get zone on DNSimple

Retrieve a zone

get

Get zone file on DNSimple

Download a zone file

get

Get zone record on DNSimple

Retrieve a zone record

initiate

Initiate push on DNSimple

Initiate a domain push

issue

Issue letsencrypt certificate on DNSimple

Issue a Let's Encrypt certificate

issue

Issue letsencrypt renewal on DNSimple

Issue a Let's Encrypt certificate renewal

list

List accounts on DNSimple

List accounts the authenticated entity has access to

list

List billing charges on DNSimple

List billing charges for an account

list

List certificates on DNSimple

List certificates for a domain

list

List contacts on DNSimple

List contacts in an account

list

List domains on DNSimple

List domains in an account

list

List ds records on DNSimple

List DS records for a domain

list

List email forwards on DNSimple

List email forwards for a domain

list

List pending pushes on DNSimple

List pending domain pushes

list

List services on DNSimple

List services

list

List templates on DNSimple

List templates in an account

list

List tlds on DNSimple

List TLDs

list

List webhooks on DNSimple

List webhooks in an account

list

List zone records on DNSimple

List records in a zone

list

List zones on DNSimple

List zones in an account

order

Order letsencrypt certificate on DNSimple

Order a Let's Encrypt certificate

order

Order letsencrypt renewal on DNSimple

Order a Let's Encrypt certificate renewal

Register domain on DNSimple

reject

Reject push on DNSimple

Reject a domain push

renew

Renew domain on DNSimple

Renew a domain

restore

Restore domain on DNSimple

Restore a domain

transfer

Transfer domain on DNSimple

Transfer a domain

update

Update contact on DNSimple

Update a contact

update

Update template on DNSimple

Update a template

update

Update zone record on DNSimple

Update a zone record

Connect DNSimple to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire DNSimple into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 DNSimple

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DNSimple, help me...". 77 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the DNSimple MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DNSimple 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

DNSimple + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DNSimple 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 DNSimple in Cursor

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

"List all domains in my DNSimple account 12345."

"Enable DNSSEC for the domain 'example.com' in account 12345."

"Show me the email forwarding rules for 'my-app.io' in account 9876."

Troubleshooting DNSimple MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting DNSimple to Cursor through 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.

DNSimple + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating DNSimple 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.