Float MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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.
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About Float MCP Server
Connect your Float account to any AI agent and automate your resource management and team scheduling through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Float is the leading resource planning platform that helps agencies and teams keep track of who is working on what and when. Now, you can manage allocations, check availability, and oversee project timelines directly through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Float into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Float 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
- Team Scheduling — List all team members and fetch detailed availability and profile metadata.
- Project Oversight — Access active projects, retrieve specific project details, and manage the team members assigned to them.
- Task Allocations — Create and list project allocations, assigning specific hours and dates to team members instantly.
- Time Off Management — Monitor scheduled vacations, sick leave, and public holidays to ensure accurate capacity planning.
- Logged Time Analysis — Retrieve actual hours worked versus scheduled time to track project progress and efficiency.
- Organization Discovery — List clients, departments, and account users to maintain full context of your agency's structure.
- Capacity Planning — Fetch high-level snapshots of team utilization and task labels (e.g., Design, Development).
The Float 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 Float to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Float 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 Float
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Float, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Float MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Float 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
Float + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Float 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
Float MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Float to Cursor via MCP:
create_allocation
Schedule a task
get_logged_time
Get actual hours
get_person
Get person details
get_project
Get project details
list_allocations
List task allocations
list_clients
List clients
list_departments
List departments
list_people
List team members
list_project_task_names
g. Design, Dev). List task labels
list_projects
List projects
list_time_offs
List time off
list_user_accounts
List user accounts
Example Prompts for Float in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Float immediately.
"List all active projects in Float and the team members assigned to them."
"Schedule John Doe for 4 hours a day on the 'Q3 Marketing' project from Monday to Friday."
"Who is scheduled for time off this month?"
Troubleshooting Float MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Float to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Float + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Float 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.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Float to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.