How to Use the Guidebook MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the Guidebook MCP Server in Cursor?

Add the Guidebook server to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root or global settings. Once configured, enable Agent mode in the Cursor chat panel to start calling Guidebook tools like listguides.

Q: Can Cursor write code to update my Guidebook schedules?

Yes, Cursor can use updateguide to modify your Guidebook event details based on the code you are writing. The Cursor agent reads your local files and updates the live Guidebook guide to match.

Q: How do I verify my Guidebook API connection inside Cursor?

Ask the Cursor agent to run checkguidebookstatus to verify your Guidebook connection. It will query the Guidebook endpoint and report back if your API keys are valid inside Cursor.

Q: Can I manage Guidebook sponsor booths using Cursor?

Absolutely. You can instruct Cursor to run listcustomlists to find your sponsor directories, then write scripts to populate them using createcustomlistitem.

Q: How does Cursor protect my Guidebook attendee lists?

Your Guidebook attendee database records, accessed via listattendees, remain sandboxed in your local Cursor editor environment. Cursor only queries this Guidebook data when you explicitly ask the agent to inspect event registration lists.

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Code with Guidebook MCP Server inside Cursor

Stop writing code against mock JSON files or stale Guidebook API documentation inside Cursor. When you write custom integrations inside Cursor, the editor uses `get_guide` and `list_events` to pull real, live event data directly into your active workspace. Your Cursor code is written using the exact structure of your actual Guidebook app. Cursor reads the live Guidebook API payloads, meaning you write fewer bugs and avoid mismatch errors when deploying.

Build Guidebook custom list items while coding in Cursor

If you are building a custom Guidebook sync script in Cursor, you can test it live. Have Cursor run `create_custom_list_item` or `list_custom_list_items` directly from the chat panel to verify your data models work in production. You don't need to switch to Postman or run manual curl commands to test your Guidebook endpoints inside Cursor. The Cursor MCP Server connection handles the Guidebook requests while you focus on writing the logic.

Map Guidebook event locations inside Cursor

Managing Guidebook room maps and coordinates is tedious inside Cursor. Use Cursor's agent mode to call `list_locations` and automatically map physical rooms to your scheduled Guidebook sessions. Cursor takes the physical Guidebook location data and writes the layout code for you. You get a working map feature in your Guidebook event app without manually typing out coordinate arrays inside Cursor.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Guidebook MCP in Cursor

Add the Guidebook server to your `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root or global settings. Once configured, enable Agent mode in the Cursor chat panel to start calling Guidebook tools like `list_guides`.

Yes, Cursor can use `update_guide` to modify your Guidebook event details based on the code you are writing. The Cursor agent reads your local files and updates the live Guidebook guide to match.

Ask the Cursor agent to run `check_guidebook_status` to verify your Guidebook connection. It will query the Guidebook endpoint and report back if your API keys are valid inside Cursor.

Absolutely. You can instruct Cursor to run `list_custom_lists` to find your sponsor directories, then write scripts to populate them using `create_custom_list_item`.

Your Guidebook attendee database records, accessed via `list_attendees`, remain sandboxed in your local Cursor editor environment. Cursor only queries this Guidebook data when you explicitly ask the agent to inspect event registration lists.

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