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GitGuardian MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 49 tools to Assign Secret Incident, Bulk Prefix Lookup, Create Custom Tag, and more

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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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The GitGuardian MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Fort Knox category — giving your AI agent 49 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitguardian": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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About GitGuardian MCP Server

Connect your GitGuardian workspace to any AI agent to strengthen your security posture and manage secret leaks through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns GitGuardian into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from GitGuardian and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 49 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

  • Incident Management — List, retrieve, and resolve secret incidents. Assign team members to leaks and track remediation progress.
  • Honeytokens — Create and manage decoy credentials (honeytokens) to detect unauthorized access to your private infrastructure.
  • Security Scanning — Scan code snippets or content for secrets and sensitive data in real-time to prevent leaks before they happen.
  • Audit & Compliance — Access detailed audit logs to monitor workspace activity and ensure compliance with security policies.
  • Team Collaboration — Manage teams, members, and API tokens to orchestrate security operations across your organization.

The GitGuardian MCP Server exposes 49 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 49 GitGuardian tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to GitGuardian through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning secret-detection, vulnerability-scanning, incident-response, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

assign

Assign secret incident on GitGuardian

Assign a secret incident

bulk

Bulk prefix lookup on GitGuardian

Bulk lookup for honeytoken HMSL hashes

create

Create custom tag on GitGuardian

Create a custom tag

create

Create honeytoken on GitGuardian

Create a honeytoken

create

Create honeytoken note on GitGuardian

Create a honeytoken note

create

Create honeytoken with context on GitGuardian

Create a honeytoken within a context

create

Create team on GitGuardian

Create a team

delete

Delete custom tag on GitGuardian

Delete a custom tag

delete

Delete custom tags key on GitGuardian

Delete a custom tags key

get

Get custom tag on GitGuardian

Retrieve a custom tag

get

Get health on GitGuardian

Check API health status

get

Get honeytoken on GitGuardian

Retrieve a honeytoken

get

Get quotas on GitGuardian

Retrieve quota overview

get

Get secret incident on GitGuardian

Retrieve secret incident details

get

Get self api token on GitGuardian

Retrieve current API token details

ignore

Ignore secret incident on GitGuardian

Ignore a secret incident

list

List api tokens on GitGuardian

List API tokens

list

List audit log event names on GitGuardian

List all existing event names for audit logs

list

List audit logs on GitGuardian

List audit logs for your workspace

list

List custom tags on GitGuardian

List custom tags

list

List health check history on GitGuardian

List health check history for an instance

list

List health checks on GitGuardian

List health checks

list

List honeytoken events on GitGuardian

List all honeytokens events

list

List honeytoken notes on GitGuardian

List honeytoken notes

list

List honeytoken sources on GitGuardian

List sources where a honeytoken appears

list

List honeytokens on GitGuardian

List honeytokens

list

List ip allowlist on GitGuardian

List IP allowlist rules

list

List ips on GitGuardian

List GitGuardian's own IP addresses

list

List members on GitGuardian

List workspace members

list

List scim groups on GitGuardian

List groups via SCIM

list

List scim users on GitGuardian

List members via SCIM

list

List secret incidents on GitGuardian

List secret incidents

list

List sources on GitGuardian

List all sources

list

List team memberships on GitGuardian

List team members

list

List teams on GitGuardian

List teams

multiscan

Multiscan content on GitGuardian

Scan multiple contents for secrets

reset

Reset honeytoken on GitGuardian

Reset a honeytoken

resolve

Resolve secret incident on GitGuardian

Resolve a secret incident

revoke

Revoke honeytoken on GitGuardian

Revoke a honeytoken

revoke

Revoke self api token on GitGuardian

Revoke current API token

scan

Scan and create incidents on GitGuardian

Scan content and create incidents automatically

scan

Scan content on GitGuardian

Scan content for secrets

trigger

Trigger health check on GitGuardian

Trigger a health check

trigger

Trigger source scans on GitGuardian

Trigger scans on sources

update

Update custom tag full on GitGuardian

Full update of a custom tag

update

Update custom tag partial on GitGuardian

Partial update of a custom tag

update

Update custom tags key on GitGuardian

Update a custom tags key

update

Update honeytoken on GitGuardian

Update a honeytoken

update

Update secret incident on GitGuardian

Update a secret incident

Connect GitGuardian to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire GitGuardian into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
04

Start using GitGuardian

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GitGuardian, help me...". 49 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the GitGuardian MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with GitGuardian through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

02

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

03

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

04

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

GitGuardian + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the GitGuardian MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

02

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

03

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

04

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for GitGuardian in Cursor

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

01

"List the most recent secret incidents in my workspace."

02

"Create a new AWS honeytoken named 'Internal-Dev-Decoy'."

03

"Scan this code for secrets: 'const apiKey = "sk_live_51MzX..."'"

Troubleshooting GitGuardian MCP Server with Cursor

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

01

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
02

Server shows as disconnected

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

GitGuardian + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating GitGuardian MCP Server with Cursor.

01

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.
02

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.
03

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.
04

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.

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