How to Use the GovCon API MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I install the GovCon API MCP Server in Cursor?

Add the server details to your project-level .cursor/mcp.json file. Cursor automatically detects the new configuration and registers the tools for the active workspace.

Q: Can Cursor write code using live data from the GovCon API?

Yes. The agent mode in Cursor calls getprocurementdetails to fetch real payloads. It then uses that live context to generate accurate code, skipping the need for manual API documentation searches.

Q: How do I check if the GovCon API is online inside Cursor?

Your agent runs the checkapistatus tool directly from the chat pane. It gives you an instant health report of the government data service without leaving your code editor.

Q: Can I share this configuration with my development team?

Yes. Committing the .cursor/mcp.json file to your Git repository ensures every developer on your team gets access to the same tools instantly.

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Build Procurement Apps with Cursor and GovCon API

`search_government_contracts` allows your AI agent in Cursor to fetch real-time contract listings while you write procurement tracking software. You don't need to mock API responses or write dummy data structures. The agent calls this tool, grabs live JSON payloads, and writes the parsing logic right in front of you. This speeds up your development because you are working with actual federal data schemas from day one.

Verify Live Federal Data Schemas

`get_procurement_details` retrieves the exact data structure for any active federal solicitation directly into your editor. Your agent uses this tool to check field names, data types, and nesting patterns. Having the actual schema in your Cursor context means the AI writes accurate TypeScript interfaces or Python models. You avoid runtime crashes caused by unexpected API payload changes.

Monitor API Health in the Editor

`check_api_status` lets the Cursor agent verify the status of the external data source before running complex integration tests. You write tests that adapt to the real-time availability of the government API. By combining this with `list_government_agencies`, your development environment stays synced with the official list of registered departments. You code with confidence, knowing your database seeds match reality.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GovCon API MCP in Cursor

Add the server details to your project-level `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Cursor automatically detects the new configuration and registers the tools for the active workspace.

Yes. The agent mode in Cursor calls `get_procurement_details` to fetch real payloads. It then uses that live context to generate accurate code, skipping the need for manual API documentation searches.

Your agent runs the `check_api_status` tool directly from the chat pane. It gives you an instant health report of the government data service without leaving your code editor.

Yes. Committing the `.cursor/mcp.json` file to your Git repository ensures every developer on your team gets access to the same tools instantly.

All queries, procurement details, and agency IDs pass directly through Vinkius's secure, zero-trust sandbox. Your search history is never saved, ensuring your competitive intelligence remains private.

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