How to Use the GDACS MCP in Cursor

Q: How can I use the GDACS server in Cursor to get impact data for a flood?

In agent mode, instruct it to use the getimpacts tool for a specific flood event. The agent will get the estimated affected population and economic damage, and can use that data in the code it's writing.

Q: Can I filter GDACS wildfire data by date range inside Cursor?

Yes. You can use the geteventlist tool and instruct your agent to filter for event type 'WF' (wildfire) and specify a start and end date.

Q: Does the GDACS MCP server for Cursor handle different event types?

Absolutely. It has dedicated tools like getlatestvolcanoes, getlatestdroughts, and getlatestcyclones, each returning specific data for that hazard type.

Q: What's the best way to start using this MCP Server in my project?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server configuration. This keeps the tool setup tied to your project and makes it easy for the agent to discover.

Let your agent write code with live GDACS disaster data directly inside the Cursor editor.

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Generate Code with Real-Time Data

Stop writing functions with placeholder data. With the GDACS server, your agent can use tools like `get_latest_cyclones` to fetch active storm data and inject it directly into the code it generates for you. Ask it to 'write a python script to parse the latest cyclone tracks.' The agent will call `get_latest_cyclones`, get a real response, and write code that correctly handles the actual data structure. It just works.

Build Live Monitors in Cursor

Use Cursor as an IDE for building real-time monitoring tools. Your agent can query `get_alerts` to check for new high-impact events or use `get_latest_earthquakes` to poll for seismic activity above a certain magnitude. This MCP Server connection makes it easy to prototype data-driven applications. You can build a script that checks for new 'red' alerts every five minutes and logs them, all without leaving your editor or juggling API keys.

Spatially Aware Code Generation

Build mapping and logistics applications with accurate geographic context. The `get_event_geojson` tool provides the exact boundaries of a disaster area. Your agent can use this to write code that interacts with mapping libraries. For example, ask your agent to 'generate a javascript function that checks if a lat/lon point is inside the latest flood zone.' It will use `get_event_geojson` to create a working point-in-polygon function based on live data.

Setup guide

Set up GDACS MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the GDACS MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent GDACS transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the GDACS tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GDACS MCP in Cursor

In agent mode, instruct it to use the `get_impacts` tool for a specific flood event. The agent will get the estimated affected population and economic damage, and can use that data in the code it's writing.

Yes. You can use the `get_event_list` tool and instruct your agent to filter for event type 'WF' (wildfire) and specify a start and end date.

Absolutely. It has dedicated tools like `get_latest_volcanoes`, `get_latest_droughts`, and `get_latest_cyclones`, each returning specific data for that hazard type.

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server configuration. This keeps the tool setup tied to your project and makes it easy for the agent to discover.

The server only processes public disaster information from GDACS, like event locations and magnitudes. Vinkius handles the requests in ephemeral, zero-trust environments, and none of your code or query details are logged.

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