How to Use the Drone CI MCP in Cursor

Q: How does the Drone CI MCP Server integration work with Cursor agent mode?

Your agent calls tools like listbuilds to read current pipeline statuses. It uses this real-time context to suggest code fixes or trigger new runs using createbuild.

Q: Can I update repository settings from Drone CI inside Cursor?

Yes. You can configure repository behaviors using updaterepo or hand over ownership using chownrepo directly from the chat panel.

Q: How do I add the Drone CI MCP Server to my Cursor editor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your repository root and define the server. Once defined, Cursor automatically loads the tools, and you can start using them in agent mode.

Q: Can I manage environment variables for my test suites?

Yes. Your agent updates your pipeline environment using createsecret or deletesecret based on the variables your code requires.

Q: How does this setup secure my repository secrets?

Secrets managed by createsecret are transmitted over a secure, single-endpoint token connection managed by Vinkius. Your actual raw secret values are encrypted at rest and never exposed in the Cursor UI or agent logs.

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Debug pipeline failures inside Cursor

The MCP Server lets your agent pull real execution data using `get_build_logs` and `get_build` directly into your active editor. You don't copy-paste terminal errors anymore. When a test fails on main, your agent reads the logs, finds the bug, fixes the file, and runs `restart_build` to verify the patch. This cuts out the feedback loop between editing and verifying.

Promote deployments via Cursor Agent Mode

You deploy your code to staging or production environments using `promote_build` directly from the chat sidebar. Your agent checks the active build list using `list_builds` to ensure the commit passed tests before moving it forward. If things go sideways during a release, you stop the current run using `stop_build`. You keep control of the release process without jumping out of your coding environment.

Manage cron schedules using Cursor MCP Server

You configure scheduled testing pipelines using `create_cron_job` and `update_cron_job` while editing your codebase. Your agent reads your project needs and updates the interval on the server. When you need to test the schedule immediately, you run `trigger_cron_job`. You verify the results using `get_cron_job` to make sure your nightly builds run exactly when expected.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Drone CI MCP in Cursor

Your agent calls tools like `list_builds` to read current pipeline statuses. It uses this real-time context to suggest code fixes or trigger new runs using `create_build`.

Yes. You can configure repository behaviors using `update_repo` or hand over ownership using `chown_repo` directly from the chat panel.

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your repository root and define the server. Once defined, Cursor automatically loads the tools, and you can start using them in agent mode.

Yes. Your agent updates your pipeline environment using `create_secret` or `delete_secret` based on the variables your code requires.

Secrets managed by `create_secret` are transmitted over a secure, single-endpoint token connection managed by Vinkius. Your actual raw secret values are encrypted at rest and never exposed in the Cursor UI or agent logs.

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