GRIN 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 GRIN MCP Server
Connect your GRIN Creator Management account to any AI agent and take full control of your influencer marketing workflows through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns GRIN into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from GRIN 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
- CRM Orchestration — List and retrieve detailed creator profiles, social handles, and custom properties natively
- Campaign Management — Monitor active influencer campaigns and track specific creator activations flawlessly
- Content Oversight — Access and review the library of posts, stories, and media generated by your creators synchronously
- Performance Tracking — Retrieve conversion data and ROI metrics attributed to specific influencers flawlessly
- Logistics & Seeding — Manage product seeding orders and fulfillment statuses sent to creators natively
- Partnership Navigation — List and verify formal brand-creator relationships and manage payouts synchronously
The GRIN 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 GRIN to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GRIN 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 GRIN
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using GRIN, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the GRIN MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with GRIN 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
GRIN + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the GRIN 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
GRIN MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GRIN to Cursor via MCP:
get_campaign
Get details for a specific campaign
get_contact
Get details for a specific creator
get_me
Get details for the current GRIN account
list_activations
Track creator participations within a campaign
list_campaigns
List active and past influencer campaigns
list_contacts
List all creators/influencers in the CRM
list_content
Access the library of posts and stories generated by creators
list_conversions
Track sales and ROI attributed to influencers
list_orders
Manage product seeding and fulfillment orders
list_partnerships
Manage formal brand-creator relationships
list_payments
List and manage creator payouts
update_contact
Update properties for a specific creator
Example Prompts for GRIN in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with GRIN immediately.
"List my influencer campaigns in GRIN"
"Show the conversion data for @janesmith"
"Check the status of seeding order #GF-88392"
Troubleshooting GRIN MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting GRIN to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
GRIN + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating GRIN 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 GRIN to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
