Griffin 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 Griffin MCP Server
Connect your Griffin Banking-as-a-Service account to any AI agent and take full control of your embedded finance operations through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Griffin into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Griffin 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.
What you can do
- Index Orchestration — Discover all available API resources and navigate your organization's banking infrastructure natively
- Account Oversight — List and inspect all bank accounts, including available balances and account numbers flawlessy
- Live Transaction Monitoring — Retrieve detailed transaction histories and resolve specific payment details including status and amounts flawlessly
- Verification Workflow — Manage KYC and KYB verifications by listing and inspecting individual verification records natively
- Financial Transfers — Trigger internal transfers between accounts to manage liquidity across your organization synchronously
- Payee Management — List and verify saved payees to ensure secure and accurate payment orchestration natively
The Griffin 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 Griffin to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Griffin 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 Griffin
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Griffin, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Griffin MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Griffin 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
Griffin + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Griffin 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
Griffin MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Griffin to Cursor via MCP:
create_internal_transfer
Transfer money between internal accounts
get_account
Get details for a specific bank account
get_index
Get the root index of resources from the Griffin API
get_me
Get details of the current authenticated user
get_organization
Get details for a specific organization
get_transaction
Get details for a specific transaction
get_verification
Get details for a specific verification
list_accounts
List bank accounts for an organization
list_organizations
List all accessible organizations
list_payees
List saved payees for an organization
list_transactions
Retrieve transaction history for a bank account
list_verifications
List KYC/KYB verifications for an organization
Example Prompts for Griffin in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Griffin immediately.
"List my organizations in Griffin"
"Show the recent transactions for account ID acc_93021"
"Check the KYC verification status for ID ver_88392"
Troubleshooting Griffin MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Griffin to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Griffin + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Griffin 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 Griffin to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
