Files.com MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 8 tools to Create Folder, Delete File, Get File Details, 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 Files.com app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"filescom": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Files.com MCP Server
Connect your Files.com secure storage account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your enterprise files, coordinate folder structures, and monitor audit logs through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Files.com into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Files.com and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Folder Oversight — List files and directories at any path and coordinate your organizational storage hierarchy.
- File Intelligence — Retrieve detailed metadata and direct download links for specific files using their unique paths.
- Access Control — List account users, groups, and detailed permissions to ensure your data security is ready.
- Audit Monitoring — Query real-time and historical activity logs to track file uploads, downloads, and deletions.
- Operational Utility — Create new folders and remove outdated assets programmatically via simple AI commands.
- Data Insights — Fetch complete file metadata and permission distributions directly from the agent.
The Files.com MCP Server exposes 8 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 8 Files.com tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to Files.com through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning file-transfer, secure-storage, audit-logs, 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
Delete a file or folder
Get details for a specific file
List file activity history
List Files.com folders
List file permissions
List organizational groups
List Files.com users
Connect Files.com to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Files.com 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 Files.com
Why Use Cursor with the Files.com MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Files.com 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
Files.com + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Files.com 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 Files.com in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Files.com immediately.
"List all files in the '/Client-Projects' folder."
"Show me the activity history for the last 24 hours."
"Create a new folder called '/Archive-2023'."
Troubleshooting Files.com MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Files.com to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Files.com + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Files.com 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.