Egnyte MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 12 tools to Create Folder, Create Shared Link, Delete Item, and more
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.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The Egnyte app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"egnyte": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Egnyte MCP Server
Connect your Egnyte enterprise account to any AI agent and take full control of your corporate file sync and share (EFSS) workflows through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Egnyte into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Egnyte and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Content Orchestration — List and manage files and folders programmatically, including creating new directories and retrieving detailed metadata
- Secure Sharing — Programmatically generate shared links with customizable accessibility (public, password, domain) directly from your agent
- Deep Semantic Search — Find relevant files and folders across your entire domain using advanced text queries and filters
- User & Group Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of users and groups to coordinate permissions and team collaboration
- Compliance Monitoring — Access security audit logs and monitor active webhooks to maintain high-fidelity oversight of your corporate data
The Egnyte MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 12 Egnyte tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to Egnyte through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning egnyte, cloud-storage, file-sync, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create a new folder
Generate share link
Delete file or folder
Get domain info
List audit events
Get file details
List folder contents
List user groups
List all shared links
List Egnyte users
List active webhooks
Search for files
Connect Egnyte to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Egnyte into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Egnyte
Why Use Cursor with the Egnyte MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Egnyte through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Egnyte + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Egnyte MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for Egnyte in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Egnyte immediately.
"List all files in the folder '/Shared/Projects/MCP'."
"Search for documents containing '2026 marketing budget'."
"Show me the last 5 security audit logs."
Troubleshooting Egnyte MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Egnyte to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Egnyte + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Egnyte MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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.