How do I obtain my Factored Quality API Key?

Users with Company Admin access can generate API keys by navigating to **Settings > API Keys** in the Factored Quality Portal.

Can I integrate this with my logistics provider?

Yes, you can use the API data to automate workflows with freight forwarders, such as green-lighting goods for pickup based on passing inspection results.

Is it possible to view full lab test reports?

The `get_lab_test` tool retrieves detailed metadata and results for your lab tests. For full PDF reports, you can find the direct link in the metadata returned by the API.

Factored Quality MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Factored Quality MCP Server

Connect your Factored Quality account to any AI agent and take full control of your quality control (QC), audit, and compliance data through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Factored Quality into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Factored Quality 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

Inspection Tracking — List all quality control inspections and fetch detailed results for any batch
Factory Audits — Inspect audit reports and compliance data for your manufacturing partners
Lab Testing — Access and monitor the status and results of your product lab tests
Booking Management — Create and manage bookings for QC services directly from the cloud
Supplier Visibility — Query details about your suppliers and their quality performance history
Real-time Data — Extract raw QC data to power your supply chain analytics and decision-making

The Factored Quality 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.

How to Connect Factored Quality to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Factored Quality 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 Factored Quality

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Factored Quality, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Factored Quality MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Factored Quality 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

Factored Quality + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Factored Quality 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

Factored Quality MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Factored Quality to Cursor via MCP:

create_booking

Book a new quality control service

get_audit

Get details for a specific audit

get_booking

Get details for a specific booking

get_inspection

Get details for a specific inspection

get_lab_test

Get details for a specific lab test

get_me

Get current API user profile info

get_supplier

Get details for a specific supplier

list_audits

List all factory audits

list_bookings

List all QC service bookings

list_inspections

List all quality control inspections

list_lab_tests

List all lab tests

list_suppliers

List all suppliers

Example Prompts for Factored Quality in Cursor

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

"List all recent quality control inspections."

"Show me the status of the latest lab test for product Y."

"Book a new inspection for Supplier Z next week."

Troubleshooting Factored Quality MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Factored Quality to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

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

Server shows as disconnected

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

Factored Quality + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Factored Quality MCP Server with Cursor.

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.

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.

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.

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.