Fountain 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 Fountain MCP Server
Connect your Fountain account to any AI agent to automate your high-volume hiring and applicant lifecycle management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Fountain is designed specifically for frontline workforce management, allowing you to streamline every stage from sourcing to onboarding. This MCP server enables you to manage your applicant funnels, track hiring progress, and oversee worker profiles directly through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Fountain into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Fountain 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.
Key Features
- Applicant Oversight — List all applicants, search by email or funnel, and fetch detailed profiles including transition history.
- Funnel & Stage Management — Access and list your hiring funnels and specific stages to understand your pipeline health.
- Hiring Goal Tracking — Monitor your progress against specific hiring targets and performance metrics.
- Opening Management — List all active job openings and fetch detailed metadata for specific positions.
- Interview Coordination — List and oversee scheduled interview sessions across your organization.
- Worker Profiles — Access metadata for individuals who have successfully completed the hiring process.
- Sourcing Insights — Monitor published job posts across various channels to optimize your recruitment reach.
The Fountain 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 Fountain to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Fountain 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 Fountain
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Fountain, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Fountain MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Fountain 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
Fountain + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Fountain 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
Fountain MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Fountain to Cursor via MCP:
get_account_details
Get organization attributes
get_applicant
Get applicant details
get_opening_details
Get opening metadata
list_applicant_notes
Get applicant discussion
list_applicants
List job applicants
list_funnel_stages
List stages in a funnel
list_funnels
List hiring funnels
list_hiring_goals
List hiring targets
list_interview_sessions
List scheduled interviews
list_job_posts
List published job posts
list_openings
List active job openings
list_workers
List hired workers
Example Prompts for Fountain in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Fountain immediately.
"List all active job openings in Fountain."
"Show me the last 10 applicants for the 'Delivery' funnel."
"Get the hiring goals summary for this quarter."
Troubleshooting Fountain MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Fountain to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Fountain + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Fountain 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 Fountain to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.