How to Use the DOL (Department of Labor) MCP in Cursor

Q: How does Cursor handle rate limits on getetadata?

The getetadata tool routes requests through your configured API key, and the editor handles the JSON payloads directly. If you hit federal rate limits, Cursor displays the raw error code so you can manage your request frequency.

Generate code using live DOL (Department of Labor) compliance data directly inside the Cursor editor.

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Build Cursor apps with live OSHA inspection data

The `get_osha_inspections` tool pulls real-time safety enforcement records directly into your Cursor composer or agent session. Your editor reads the live API responses to write accurate data models and schema definitions based on actual federal payloads instead of outdated documentation. When you write compliance tracking software, you do not have to copy-paste mock data anymore. Cursor calls the MCP Server to grab actual inspection histories, letting you test your sorting and filtering algorithms against live regulatory records.

Write automated wage auditing scripts

The `get_whd_compliance` tool fetches wage and hour enforcement metrics to help you build automated risk-scoring features. Cursor reads the returned penalties and back-wage counts to generate test suites that handle edge cases like multi-site violations. You can ask the editor to write a python script that flags high-risk vendors. The agent uses this MCP tool to verify the structure of the WHD database response, ensuring your code handles null fields and date formats correctly on the first run.

Integrate mine safety data into your codebase

The `get_msha_inspections` and `get_msha_violations` tools retrieve mining safety records directly through your editing environment. Cursor uses these live endpoints to generate database seed files and API schemas that align with federal standards. If you are building a dashboard for mining safety, you can ask the agent to write the frontend components. It pulls real violations data to populate your UI mockups, showing you exactly how the final application handles real-world data shapes.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dol-department-of-labor-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DOL (Department of Labor) MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your global or project-level configuration file under the server key. Once saved, enable Agent mode in the chat panel to let the editor call the labor data tools.

Yes, the composer can invoke the MCP Server to pull live compliance metrics while it writes or refactors your codebase. This lets the editor generate code that directly processes real-time federal data structures.

The `get_eta_data` tool routes requests through your configured API key, and the editor handles the JSON payloads directly. If you hit federal rate limits, Cursor displays the raw error code so you can manage your request frequency.

You can commit the local configuration file directly to your Git repository. Every developer opening the project in Cursor will have immediate access to the same labor data endpoints.

Your developer credentials are saved locally on your machine or injected via local environment variables. The server processes all raw inspection and wage compliance records locally, ensuring your credentials and query parameters are never exposed to external logs.

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