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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 Drone CI MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Ship It category — giving your AI agent 39 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "drone-ci": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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About Drone CI MCP Server

Connect your Drone CI server to any AI agent to streamline your DevOps lifecycle through natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Drone CI into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Drone CI and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 39 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

  • Build Management — List, get details, restart, or stop builds across your repositories using list_builds, get_build, and restart_build.
  • Repository Control — Enable, update, or repair repository settings and sync them with your source control provider via enable_repo and sync_user_repos.
  • Secret & Config Management — Manage environment secrets, cron jobs, and templates without leaving your chat interface using list_secrets and create_cron_job.
  • User Administration — (Admin only) Create, update, or delete users and manage organizational access with list_users and create_user.
  • Log Inspection — Fetch build logs to debug pipeline failures instantly using get_build_logs.

The Drone CI MCP Server exposes 39 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 39 Drone CI tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to Drone CI through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning ci-cd, build-automation, repository-management, 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.

approve

Approve build on Drone CI

Approve a blocked build

chown

Chown repo on Drone CI

Change repository ownership to current user

create

Create build on Drone CI

Create a custom build for a branch

create

Create cron job on Drone CI

Create a new cron job

create

Create secret on Drone CI

Create a new repository secret

create

Create template on Drone CI

Create a new template

create

Create user on Drone CI

Create a new user account (Admin)

decline

Decline build on Drone CI

Decline a blocked build

delete

Delete cron job on Drone CI

Delete a cron job

delete

Delete secret on Drone CI

Delete a repository secret

delete

Delete template on Drone CI

Delete a template

delete

Delete user on Drone CI

Delete a user account (Admin)

disable

Disable repo on Drone CI

Disable or delete a repository

enable

Enable repo on Drone CI

Enable/register a repository in Drone

get

Get build on Drone CI

Get specific build info including stages and steps

get

Get build logs on Drone CI

Get logs for a specific step in a build stage

get

Get cron job on Drone CI

Get cron job details

get

Get current user on Drone CI

Get current authenticated user info

get

Get current user repos on Drone CI

Get current user repositories

get

Get repo on Drone CI

Get repository info

get

Get secret on Drone CI

Get repository secret details

get

Get template on Drone CI

Get template details

get

Get user on Drone CI

Get user info by login (Admin)

list

List builds on Drone CI

List recent builds for a repository

list

List cron jobs on Drone CI

List cron jobs for a repository

list

List secrets on Drone CI

List repository secrets

list

List templates on Drone CI

List organization templates

list

List users on Drone CI

Requires administrative privileges. List all registered users (Admin)

promote

Promote build on Drone CI

Promote a build to a target environment

repair

Repair repo on Drone CI

Repair repository webhooks

restart

Restart build on Drone CI

Restart a specific build

stop

Stop build on Drone CI

Stop a running build (Admin)

sync

Sync user repos on Drone CI

Synchronize user repositories

trigger

Trigger cron job on Drone CI

Manually trigger an existing cron task

update

Update cron job on Drone CI

Update a cron job

update

Update repo on Drone CI

Update repository configuration

update

Update secret on Drone CI

Update a repository secret

update

Update template on Drone CI

Update a template

update

Update user on Drone CI

Update a user account (Admin)

Connect Drone CI to Cursor via MCP

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

01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
04

Start using Drone CI

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Drone CI, help me...". 39 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Drone CI MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Drone CI through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

02

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

03

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

04

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Drone CI + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Drone CI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

02

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

03

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

04

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for Drone CI in Cursor

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

01

"List all my active repositories in Drone."

02

"Show me the logs for build #42 of the 'acme/api' repository."

03

"Create a new secret named 'DB_PASSWORD' for the 'acme/web-app' repo."

Troubleshooting Drone CI MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Drone CI to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
02

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Drone CI + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Drone CI MCP Server with Cursor.

01

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.
02

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.
03

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.
04

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.

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