How do I get an API Key for Freshsales?

Log in to your Freshsales account, click on your Profile picture in the top-right corner, go to 'Profile Settings', and navigate to the 'API Settings' tab to find your Token.

What is my 'Domain prefix'?

Your domain prefix is the first part of your Freshsales or Freshworks CRM URL (e.g. if your URL is 'acme.myfreshworks.com/crm/sales' or 'acme.freshsales.io', the prefix is 'acme').

Can I create a new lead through the agent?

Yes! Use the 'create_crm_lead' tool and provide the first name, last name, and optionally an email address to instantly add them to your CRM.

Are custom fields supported?

When you retrieve a record (like a deal or contact) using tools like 'get_deal_details', the agent fetches the complete metadata payload, which includes all configured custom fields.

Freshsales MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Freshsales
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freshsales": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Freshsales MCP Server

Connect your Freshsales account to any AI agent to automate your sales CRM operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freshsales is a powerful sales CRM that provides a 360-degree view of your customers. This MCP server enables you to track active deals, manage lead data, and retrieve detailed contact profiles directly through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Freshsales into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Freshsales 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

Lead & Contact Oversight — List all leads and contacts, fetch detailed profiles, and create new leads instantly to keep your pipeline full.
Deal Management — Access your sales opportunities, monitor deal stages, and retrieve detailed metadata to track revenue.
Account Discovery — List and search for company accounts to maintain full context of your B2B relationships.
Task & Appointment Tracking — Monitor scheduled meetings and pending sales tasks to ensure no follow-up is missed.
Sales Team Insights — List all CRM users and sales representatives to understand territory assignments and workloads.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your sales data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

The Freshsales 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 Freshsales to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Freshsales 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 Freshsales

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Freshsales, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Freshsales MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Freshsales 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

Freshsales + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Freshsales 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

Freshsales MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Freshsales to Cursor via MCP:

create_crm_lead

Create a new lead

get_account_details

Get account metadata

get_contact_metadata

Get contact details

get_deal_details

Get deal metadata

get_lead_details

Get lead metadata

list_appointments

List scheduled appointments

list_crm_contacts

List CRM contacts

list_crm_deals

List sales deals

list_crm_leads

List CRM leads

list_crm_tasks

List pending tasks

list_crm_users

List CRM users

list_sales_accounts

List CRM accounts

Example Prompts for Freshsales in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Freshsales immediately.

"List my 5 most recent active sales deals."

"Show me the contact details for 'Jane Smith'."

"Create a new lead for 'John Doe' (johndoe@email.com)."

Troubleshooting Freshsales MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Freshsales to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Freshsales + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Freshsales MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.