How to Use the Dokku MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure Dokku inside my Cursor project?

Add your SSH credentials and server details to .cursor/mcp.json in your project root, then enable Agent mode. Cursor will automatically detect the tools and let you manage your self-hosted apps from the chat.

Q: Can Cursor deploy a brand new app on my Dokku host?

Yes. Cursor uses this MCP Server to call createapp to set up the reverse-proxy boundaries on your server, preparing the environment for your git push.

Q: How does the Cursor agent debug crashing Dokku containers?

The agent runs getlogs to read your container stdout, analyzes the stack trace, and then suggests code edits to fix the bug right in your workspace.

Q: Can I manage my environment variables directly from Cursor?

Yes, the agent uses setconfig and unsetconfig to update your production variables, triggering rolling restarts so your edits take effect immediately.

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Run database migrations and commands from Cursor

`run_command` boots an isolated ephemeral container using your production image layers to run migrations or scripts safely. Cursor uses this tool to execute `npm run migrate` or database schema updates directly from the editor sidebar. If a migration fails or a script crashes, `get_logs` pulls down the container stdout and stderr to show you the exact line of code causing the error. This tight loop keeps you in your editor instead of hunting down logs in terminal tabs.

Control your app configuration with this MCP Server

`set_config` updates your environment variables inside the Cursor Composer, initiating a rolling update to apply the changes without downtime. The editor can automatically generate new API keys and apply them to your Dokku host in one step. To verify that your variables are applied correctly, `list_config` extracts the current environment dictionary from the Dokku VM. You can also run `unset_config` via Cursor to strip out stale or compromised environment variables instantly.

Provision new environments and scale containers

`create_app` allocates the network reverse-proxy hooks on your VM, setting up Nginx or Traefik before you push your local branch. Cursor initiates this process when you start a new feature branch, preparing the server for your code. Managing active workloads is handled by this MCP Server's `ps_scale` tool, which spins container counts up or down based on your instructions. If your code edits require a clean slate, `ps_restart` bounces the containers to apply the changes.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Dokku MCP in Cursor

Add your SSH credentials and server details to `.cursor/mcp.json` in your project root, then enable Agent mode. Cursor will automatically detect the tools and let you manage your self-hosted apps from the chat.

Yes. Cursor uses this MCP Server to call `create_app` to set up the reverse-proxy boundaries on your server, preparing the environment for your git push.

The agent runs `get_logs` to read your container stdout, analyzes the stack trace, and then suggests code edits to fix the bug right in your workspace.

Yes, the agent uses `set_config` and `unset_config` to update your production variables, triggering rolling restarts so your edits take effect immediately.

All server operations execute within Cursor's isolated process boundaries. Your environment variables and system logs are never sent to external telemetry servers; they flow directly between your local machine and your Dokku host.

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