How to Use the FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor write code using real data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer?

Yes. Cursor calls getnationalestimates to retrieve actual crime trends and uses that live data structure to write your application code.

Q: Does this server support state-level crime metrics?

Yes. This MCP server allows your agent to use getstatesummarized to retrieve state-wide crime statistics to populate your app's database.

Fetch raw FBI crime data directly into Cursor to build data-driven applications with live federal statistics.

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Generate code using live FBI Crime Data Explorer stats

The `get_national_estimates` tool inserts actual federal crime estimates directly into your active editor. Cursor uses these real payloads to write precise TypeScript interfaces and database schemas instead of relying on outdated mock data. This means your agent writes code that matches the exact shape of the FBI's API response. You avoid runtime errors caused by mismatched properties or unexpected null values in the JSON output.

Test agency-level queries using this MCP Server

The `get_agency_summarized` tool pulls raw offense metrics from specific local police departments straight into your workspace. You use this to test data visualization components with real-world municipal numbers. By coupling this with `get_state_summarized`, you build comparison dashboards that contrast city-level data against state-wide baselines. Your agent writes the react hooks and state management while pulling the live data to verify the UI renders correctly.

Map NIBRS victim profiles inside your codebase

The `get_nibrs_victim_demographics` tool retrieves structured demographic data including victim age, sex, and race. Your coding agent uses these specific schemas to build relational database migrations and seed files. You don't have to guess the demographic enum values or look up API documentation. The tool delivers the exact NIBRS payload structure directly to the LLM context inside your editor.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fbi-crime-data-explorer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your global or project-specific MCP configuration. Once saved, enable Agent mode in Cursor chat to let the AI invoke the tools.

Yes. Cursor calls `get_national_estimates` to retrieve actual crime trends and uses that live data structure to write your application code.

Ask the Cursor agent to check a specific city, and it runs the MCP tool `get_agency_summarized` to pull the raw agency statistics directly into your codebase.

Yes. This MCP server allows your agent to use `get_state_summarized` to retrieve state-wide crime statistics to populate your app's database.

Your API keys and crime statistics queries are secured via Vinkius's zero-trust gateway. No query parameters or demographic data are stored on Vinkius servers, maintaining complete compliance with federal data access guidelines.

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