How to Use the FEMA MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor write code using live FEMA schemas?

Yes, Cursor calls tools like gethousingassistance to fetch live payloads during code generation. This ensures the AI writes accurate TypeScript interfaces or Python models based on the actual API structure.

Q: How does Cursor protect sensitive FEMA registration data?

The server only accesses public OpenFEMA datasets like getdisasterapplications which contain aggregated, non-PII data. No private applicant records are pulled into your Cursor workspace, ensuring compliance with federal data privacy standards.

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Build Live Disaster Dashboards in Cursor

Stop writing mock data for your emergency response applications. Cursor uses this MCP Server to fetch live disaster metrics directly, letting the editor's AI agent write code that handles real, structured government payloads. By executing `get_disaster_applications` and `get_registration_intake` directly within your Cursor chat or inline edits, the editor understands the exact schema of incoming federal data. You can build, test, and debug your data pipelines without manual API exports.

Map Regional Logistics in Your Cursor Code

Integrate geographic disaster boundaries directly into your codebase. Cursor queries federal regional structures and agency locations to generate accurate mapping code on the fly. The editor uses `get_fema_regions` and `get_emergency_agencies` to verify regional boundaries and contact points. This keeps your Cursor-generated routing algorithms and regional dispatch code aligned with real-world federal jurisdictions.

Verify Funding Allocations with the FEMA MCP Server

Audit municipal recovery grants directly inside your development environment. This MCP Server gives Cursor the tools to query historical and active funding databases while you write your analytical scripts. Your Cursor agent calls `get_hazard_mitigation_grants` and `get_public_assistance_applicants` to pull real-world financial records. This allows the editor to write accurate data-parsing scripts based on real public assistance applicant data.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about FEMA MCP in Cursor

Here's the thing: add the server configuration to your project-level or global mcp.json file. Once added, enable Agent mode in Cursor to let the editor call tools like `list_disaster_declarations` directly from the chat panel.

Yes, Cursor calls tools like `get_housing_assistance` to fetch live payloads during code generation. This ensures the AI writes accurate TypeScript interfaces or Python models based on the actual API structure.

No, Cursor makes live requests to the OpenFEMA API whenever your agent executes a tool like `get_individuals_program`. This guarantees your code is always tested against the most recent disaster registration statistics.

Queries will fail if you hit OpenFEMA rate limits or if the endpoint is temporarily down. You can check the connection status by having Cursor call the `get_me` tool to verify your API credentials.

The server only accesses public OpenFEMA datasets like `get_disaster_applications` which contain aggregated, non-PII data. No private applicant records are pulled into your Cursor workspace, ensuring compliance with federal data privacy standards.

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