How do I get an API Key for GatherContent?

Log in to your GatherContent account, click on your profile avatar, navigate to Personal Settings > API, and you can generate a new API Key there.

What email should I use for authentication?

You must use the exact email address associated with your GatherContent user account. This email is used as the username for Basic Authentication.

Can I see the structured fields of a content item?

Yes! The 'get_item_content' tool retrieves the full metadata and content for any item, including the specific data values stored in each defined field.

How do I find my Project ID?

You can use the 'list_content_projects' tool to see all your active projects and their corresponding IDs, or look at the URL when you are viewing a project in your browser.

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

Name: GatherContent
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About GatherContent MCP Server

Connect your GatherContent (by Bynder) account to any AI agent to automate your structured content operations and editorial workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). GatherContent is a content operations platform that helps teams organize and produce structured content at scale. This MCP server enables you to manage your content projects, retrieve item data, and track workflow statuses directly through natural conversation.

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

Project Orchestration — List all content projects and fetch detailed configuration metadata for each environment.
Content Oversight — Access and retrieve structured data from your content items (pages, articles), including field-level metadata.
Workflow Automation — Monitor and list the workflow statuses (e.g., Draft, Review, Published) configured for your projects.
Item Management — Programmatically create new content items or update existing ones to keep your production pipeline moving.
Template Discovery — Access available content templates and fetch field schemas to ensure consistent data entry.
Folder Navigation — List project folders to understand your content hierarchy and organization.
User Identity — Fetch profile information for the authenticated API identity to verify access levels.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your structured content strategy accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

The GatherContent 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 GatherContent to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the GatherContent 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 GatherContent

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

Why Use Cursor with the GatherContent MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with GatherContent 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

GatherContent + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the GatherContent 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

GatherContent MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

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

create_content_item

Create new item

get_item_content

Get item metadata/content

get_my_identity

Get current user profile

get_project_details

Get project metadata

get_template_schema

Get template fields

list_content_projects

List all projects

list_content_templates

List project templates

list_project_folders

List project folders

list_project_items

List content items

list_workflow_statuses

) for a project. List workflow states

update_content_item

Modify item metadata

verify_api_connection

Check connection

Example Prompts for GatherContent in Cursor

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

"List all active content projects in my account."

"Show me the content items in the 'Blog Production' project (ID: 12345)."

"Get the field values for item 'item_98765'."

Troubleshooting GatherContent MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting GatherContent 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.

GatherContent + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating GatherContent 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.