Givebutter 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 Givebutter MCP Server
Connect your Givebutter account to any AI agent to automate your fundraising operations and donor management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Givebutter is the modern fundraising platform for nonprofits and changemakers. This MCP server enables you to retrieve donation transactions, manage fundraising campaigns, and synchronize donor profiles (contacts) directly through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Givebutter into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Givebutter 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
- Donation Oversight — List all donation transactions, fetch detailed metadata including status and timestamps, and monitor your revenue flow instantly.
- Campaign Management — Access active fundraising campaigns and events, retrieving detailed configuration and total raised amounts.
- Donor Synchronization — Search and list donor profiles, retrieve detailed contact metadata, and programmatically add new donors to your database.
- Offline Recording — Record offline donations or external payments programmatically to maintain a unified source of truth for your fundraising.
- Recurring Plan Monitoring — List and track configured recurring donation plans to understand long-term donor commitment.
- Webhook Visibility — Monitor active webhooks to ensure your internal systems are receiving real-time donation notifications.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your nonprofit's financial data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Givebutter 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 Givebutter to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Givebutter 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 Givebutter
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Givebutter, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Givebutter MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Givebutter 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
Givebutter + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Givebutter 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
Givebutter MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Givebutter to Cursor via MCP:
get_account_details
Get account identity
get_campaign_details
Get campaign metadata
get_transaction_details
Get transaction metadata
list_donation_transactions
List donations
list_donation_webhooks
List webhook configs
list_donor_contacts
List donor profiles
list_fundraising_campaigns
List active campaigns
list_recent_donations
List last 10 success
list_recurring_plans
List recurring plans
record_offline_donation
Log a donation
sync_donor_contact
Add new donor
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Givebutter in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Givebutter immediately.
"List all successful donations from the last 24 hours."
"Check the progress of our 'Annual Gala' campaign (ID: gala_2024)."
"Log an offline donation of $50.00 from 'Alice Smith' (ID: contact_123)."
Troubleshooting Givebutter MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Givebutter to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Givebutter + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Givebutter 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 Givebutter to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.