Elevio MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About Elevio MCP Server
Integrate Elevio, the leading customer education and knowledge management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your knowledge base articles and categories, track real-time publishing statuses, monitor active assistant modules, and oversee your organizational learning content using natural language.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Elevio into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Elevio and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Article Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information, HTML content, and publishing status for all your knowledge base articles.
- Category Intelligence — Monitor the category tree, resolving structural relationships and identifying empty categories requiring attention.
- Module Management — Access and monitor all Elevio assistant modules (support, search, tickets) and their activation statuses.
- Knowledge Auditing — Retrieve high-level summaries of article volumes, category coverage, and organizational content health.
The Elevio MCP Server exposes 10 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.
How to Connect Elevio to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Elevio MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Elevio
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Elevio, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Elevio MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Elevio 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
Elevio + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Elevio 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
Elevio MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Elevio to Cursor via MCP:
get_article_details
Get detailed settings and full content for a specific article
get_elevio_account_metadata
Retrieve metadata and limits for your Elevio account
list_active_modules
List all Elevio assistant modules (e.g. support, search, tickets)
list_draft_knowledge_articles
Identify articles that are currently in a "Draft" status
list_empty_knowledge_categories
Identify categories that currently have no associated articles (mock logic)
list_knowledge_articles
List all articles in your Elevio knowledge base
list_knowledge_categories
List all categories configured in your Elevio account
list_latest_article_updates
Identify the most recently created or updated articles
quick_content_health_audit
Retrieve a high-level summary of article and category volumes
search_knowledge_articles
Search for articles using a title or keyword
Example Prompts for Elevio in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Elevio immediately.
"List all published knowledge articles."
"Show me the categories in our knowledge base."
"Search for articles about 'integrations'."
Troubleshooting Elevio MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Elevio to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Elevio + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Elevio 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.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Elevio to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.