FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent MCP Server
Connect your FreeAgent account to any AI agent to automate your accounting and financial oversight through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). FreeAgent is an award-winning accounting software designed for freelancers and small businesses. This MCP server enables you to manage your invoices, track bank transactions, and retrieve real-time Profit and Loss summaries directly through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns FreeAgent into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from FreeAgent 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
- Invoice Management — List all sales invoices, fetch detailed metadata, and monitor overdue payments instantly.
- Contact Oversight — Access your database of customers and suppliers to maintain full context of your business relationships.
- Banking Integration — List configured bank accounts and retrieve transaction history for reconciliation and auditing.
- Expense & Bill Tracking — Monitor employee out-of-pocket expenses and supplier bills to keep your costs under control.
- Project Coordination — Access and list projects managed in FreeAgent to see how they impact your finances.
- Financial Reporting — Retrieve high-level Profit and Loss summaries to understand your business performance in real-time.
- Organization Metadata — Access company settings and chart of accounts categories for consistent financial reporting.
The FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FreeAgent, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the FreeAgent MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with FreeAgent 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
FreeAgent + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the FreeAgent 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
FreeAgent MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect FreeAgent to Cursor via MCP:
get_company_details
Get company metadata
get_contact_details
Get contact metadata
get_invoice_details
Get invoice metadata
get_profit_and_loss
Get P&L summary
list_bank_accounts
List bank accounts
list_bank_transactions
List transactions for an account
list_chart_of_accounts
List accounting categories
list_contacts
List customers and suppliers
list_invoices
List sales invoices
list_out_of_pocket_expenses
List employee expenses
list_projects
List active projects
list_purchase_bills
List purchase invoices (bills)
Example Prompts for FreeAgent in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with FreeAgent immediately.
"Show me my 5 most recent sales invoices and their status."
"List all bank accounts and their current balances."
"Get my Profit and Loss summary for the last month."
Troubleshooting FreeAgent MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting FreeAgent to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
FreeAgent + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating FreeAgent 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 FreeAgent to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.