How to Use the FishBase MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I install the FishBase MCP Server in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server under the mcpServers key. Enable Agent mode in your Cursor chat to start using the tools.

Q: Can Cursor generate TypeScript interfaces using FishBase table documentation?

Yes, by calling getdocsbytable, Cursor retrieves the schema details for a specific table. The editor then generates accurate TypeScript interfaces based on that live documentation.

Q: How does the FishBase integration handle pagination in Cursor?

The listcomnames tool supports built-in pagination parameters. You can ask your Cursor agent to loop through pages or fetch a specific subset of common names during development.

Q: What database versions can I access?

Run the getversions tool to list all available database versions. Your agent can use this list to configure your local environment to match the remote database version.

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Inject real common names into Cursor code

The `list_comnames` tool retrieves real-time common names data directly into your Cursor editor. This replaces static mock data with actual FishBase marine biology records while you write your application in Cursor. Your Cursor agent reads the returned JSON and writes precise, typed structures based on real FishBase species names. You never have to copy-paste FishBase taxonomic tables into Cursor from a browser again.

Inspect database schemas in the editor

The `get_docs_by_table` tool pulls documentation for specific FishBase database tables directly into your active Cursor workspace. This lets you verify FishBase table schemas before writing database migrations or API wrappers in Cursor. If you need the broader API structure, the `get_docs` tool provides the necessary FishBase metadata directly inside Cursor. Your Cursor agent uses this documentation to generate accurate FishBase integration code on the fly.

Monitor API status inside this MCP Server

The `get_heartbeat` tool fetches the live status and time of the FishBase API directly inside Cursor. Checking this status inside Cursor ensures you do not write or debug code against a temporarily offline FishBase API. You can also call `get_versions` inside Cursor to list available database versions. This allows your Cursor agent to target the correct FishBase API version when writing your integration scripts.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about FishBase MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server under the `mcpServers` key. Enable Agent mode in your Cursor chat to start using the tools.

Yes, by calling `get_docs_by_table`, Cursor retrieves the schema details for a specific table. The editor then generates accurate TypeScript interfaces based on that live documentation.

The `list_comnames` tool supports built-in pagination parameters. You can ask your Cursor agent to loop through pages or fetch a specific subset of common names during development.

Run the `get_versions` tool to list all available database versions. Your agent can use this list to configure your local environment to match the remote database version.

No, only queries for public fish common names, database versions, and API documentation are sent to the external API. Your local source code remains entirely within Cursor and is never transmitted to the FishBase database.

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