How to Use the Grocy (Home ERP) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add Grocy (Home ERP) to my Cursor workspace?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and paste the MCP server details inside the mcpServers block. Once saved, enable Agent mode in your chat panel to start calling the tools.

Q: Can Cursor automate my grocery shopping based on Grocy (Home ERP) recipes?

Yes. By combining getrecipes with your codebase, you can write scripts that analyze ingredient shortages and run addshoppinglistitem to build your weekly order automatically.

Q: How do I handle task creation inside my code files?

You can use createtask and updatetask within your chat window to turn code comments or TODOs directly into tracked tasks in your home database.

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Test pantry scripts with real stock data

The `get_stock` tool lets you pull actual inventory counts directly into your Cursor editor. If you are writing a custom web dashboard or a script to trigger smart-home alerts, the agent uses this tool to fetch real values. You do not have to write mock datasets because you are working with live kitchen metrics. When debugging your code, you can run `inventory_product_stock` or `transfer_product_stock` to see how your backend handles inventory state changes. This speeds up development because you see the exact JSON payloads your home server returns.

Sync shopping list features in Cursor

The `get_shopping_list` tool retrieves your active grocery database items directly into your active workspace. You can write scripts that run `add_shopping_list_item` when code tests fail or when system logs indicate a hardware failure. The agent can automatically write integration tests for your home setup by calling `remove_purchased_shopping_list` to verify list cleanup routines. This keeps your local development environment perfectly in sync with your physical kitchen needs.

Build chore automations with this MCP Server

The `get_chores` tool imports your household maintenance schedule into your workspace so you can write custom notification triggers. You can program automated alerts that fire when a chore is overdue, then use `execute_chore` to mark it completed. This approach is ideal for managing high-value routines like server backups or battery cycles. Use `get_batteries` and `charge_battery` to track power cells in your smart home devices directly from your code files.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grocy-home-erp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Grocy (Home ERP) MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and paste the MCP server details inside the `mcpServers` block. Once saved, enable Agent mode in your chat panel to start calling the tools.

Yes. By combining `get_recipes` with your codebase, you can write scripts that analyze ingredient shortages and run `add_shopping_list_item` to build your weekly order automatically.

Not at all. The server runs through lightweight V8 isolates on Vinkius, meaning tool execution is fast and has zero impact on your local editor's memory usage.

You can use `create_task` and `update_task` within your chat window to turn code comments or TODOs directly into tracked tasks in your home database.

Your product lists, task descriptions, and chore logs are transmitted over an encrypted HTTPS connection. Vinkius operates a zero-trust MCP sandbox, ensuring your private household data is never exposed to external actors.

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