How to Use the edX MCP in Cursor

Q: How does Cursor fetch the syllabus for a specific edX program?

Cursor uses getprogram with the program's unique identifier. The agent then reads the structured course list and writes a detailed markdown syllabus in your workspace.

Q: Can I filter edX courses by difficulty level inside Cursor?

Yes. The Cursor agent passes your level preference to searchcourses to filter the results before displaying or saving them.

Q: How do I test course run scheduling in my editor?

Use getcourserun to fetch actual run times, pacing, and start dates. This provides real-world scheduling data to test your application's calendar integrations.

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Build curriculum files in Cursor using live edX data

The `get_course` tool pulls complete course metadata, including estimated effort, prerequisites, and academic levels, directly into Cursor. Your coding agent uses this raw data to populate local training databases or markdown syllabi. This MCP Server ensures your local education platform templates match real university standards. You avoid copying and pasting course details from browser tabs into your code files.

Map academic subjects to database schemas

By calling the `get_subjects` tool, you retrieve the official edX subject taxonomy directly inside your Cursor editor. Your agent reads these categories to build accurate tagging systems for your educational web applications. You can quickly generate SQL seeds or JSON fixtures that align with global academic topics. The agent writes clean code based on the live response structure.

Fetch program credentials for application testing

The `get_program` tool retrieves structured data for MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, and Bootcamps inside Cursor. Your agent uses these multi-course structures to test how your application handles complex educational paths. Using this MCP tool inside Cursor allows you to mock realistic catalog data. You build and test features using actual curriculum structures instead of placeholder strings.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about edX MCP in Cursor

Yes. Ask the Cursor agent to write a migration script using live data. It uses the MCP connection to call `search_courses` and writes the returned course records directly to your database seed file.

Cursor uses `get_program` with the program's unique identifier. The agent then reads the structured course list and writes a detailed markdown syllabus in your workspace.

Yes. The Cursor agent passes your level preference to `search_courses` to filter the results before displaying or saving them.

Use `get_course_run` to fetch actual run times, pacing, and start dates. This provides real-world scheduling data to test your application's calendar integrations.

No. This MCP Server only processes course query terms and program IDs. Your workspace code, environment variables, and proprietary logic never leave Cursor or cross the network.

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