How to Use the Good Grants MCP in Cursor

Write custom grant integrations in Cursor using real-time application and fund data pulled directly into your codebase.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Good Grants to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Build MCP Server integrations in Cursor

Stop writing code against fake JSON stubs or outdated API documentation. This MCP Server lets Cursor inspect your live setup while you write. Your agent uses `list_grant_categories` and `list_grant_funds` to fetch actual funding schemas. This means the code you generate matches your real-world setup from the start. You don't have to debug mismatching fields or incorrect property names later.

Automate application creation in Cursor

Develop custom submission pipelines without leaving your editor. Your agent can call `create_new_application` to submit test payloads and verify your integration works. It speeds up your development loop significantly. If a submission fails, the agent runs `get_application_details` to inspect the resulting object. You can instantly see where your formatting or validation went wrong.

Debug workspace permissions and reviews

Inspect your workspace configuration directly from the Cursor terminal. The agent uses `list_account_users` to verify user IDs and roles when debugging access control. You don't need to log into the web dashboard to check user records. When writing reporting tools, the agent calls `list_application_reviews` to pull actual score data. This helps you build accurate dashboards based on real evaluator feedback.

Setup guide

Set up Good Grants 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 Good Grants 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 Good Grants transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Good Grants tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Good Grants MCP in Cursor

Yes, you can test your code directly from the editor chat. Your agent calls `create_new_application` to generate test drafts in your sandbox. This lets you verify your data mapping before writing production code.

Ask the Cursor agent to retrieve your active programs. It runs `list_grant_funds` to inspect your live funding opportunities. You can use these real records to write and test your custom filter functions.

No, you do not need to install local SDKs or manage endpoints. The server handles the connection logic, allowing Cursor to interact with the platform natively. You just write your logic while the agent handles the API calls.

Yes, you can easily pull evaluator scores into your workspace. The agent invokes `list_application_reviews` to fetch the latest scores and comments. This is perfect for building custom reporting templates.

Your application fields, user directories, and evaluator comments are protected by Vinkius's zero-trust infrastructure. The server uses a single, secure endpoint token, keeping your master API keys completely hidden from Cursor's LLM context. No data is cached or stored permanently outside your local editor environment.

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