Flux Markets MCP Server for Cursor 9 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 Flux Markets MCP Server
Connect your Flux Markets (Onyx) account to any AI agent to monitor energy markets, track live pricing, and access proprietary 'Commitment of Traders' (COT) data. This MCP server enables you to manage your trading insights directly through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Flux Markets into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Flux Markets and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Live Tickers — Get real-time biddable prices and market snapshots for energy contracts.
- Historical Data — Retrieve time-series data for backtesting and trend analysis.
- Trade Insights — Access Flux’s proprietary COT data and benchmark reports (The Officials).
- Swap Settlements — Track daily settlement prices for energy swaps.
- Market Snapshot — Get high-level summaries of current market statuses across various energy symbols.
The Flux Markets MCP Server exposes 9 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 Flux Markets to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Flux Markets 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 Flux Markets
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Flux Markets, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Flux Markets MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Flux Markets 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
Flux Markets + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Flux Markets 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
Flux Markets MCP Tools for Cursor (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Flux Markets to Cursor via MCP:
get_account_info
Get account and API usage details
get_cot_data
Get Commitment of Traders (COT) data
get_historical_tickers
Get historical energy prices
get_live_tickers
Get real-time energy prices
get_market_snapshot
Get current market snapshot
get_officials
Get benchmark reports (The Officials)
get_swap_settlements
Get daily swap settlement prices
list_products
List all energy products
list_symbols
List energy symbols
Example Prompts for Flux Markets in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Flux Markets immediately.
"Show me the current live prices for BRENT and WTI oil swaps."
"Get the Commitment of Traders (COT) report for fuel oil."
"List all energy symbols available for trading."
Troubleshooting Flux Markets MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Flux Markets to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Flux Markets + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Flux Markets 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 Flux Markets to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.