How do I generate my Guidebook API Key?

Log in to Guidebook Builder, click your profile dropdown in the top right, select 'Manage your account', and then navigate to the 'API Key' section to generate your token.

Can I see the schedules for multiple guides?

Yes! You can use `list_guides` to find the IDs for all your guides, and then use `list_sessions` or `list_schedules` with the specific guide ID to see its agenda.

How many requests can I make to the Guidebook API?

The Guidebook Open API typically has a limit of 10,000 requests per day per account. You can use the `get_rate_limit` tool to check your current usage.

What format should the API Key be in?

The API Key should be the raw JWT token provided by the Guidebook Builder. The integration will automatically handle the 'JWT' prefix for authorization.

Guidebook MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Guidebook MCP Server

Connect your Guidebook Builder account to any AI agent and manage your mobile event or organization app content through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Guidebook into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Guidebook and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Guide Oversight — List all mobile guides in your account and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
Schedule Management — Browse, list, and inspect schedule sessions to keep your event timeline up to date.
Speaker Coordination — Access speaker profiles and presenter details to ensure all bio information is accurate.
Custom Lists — Manage Exhibitors, Sponsors, or any other custom data lists within your app.
Venue & Locations — Retrieve all defined locations and map data for your event.
Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your API usage to stay within your daily quota.

The Guidebook MCP Server exposes 10 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 Guidebook to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Guidebook 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 Guidebook

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Guidebook, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Guidebook MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Guidebook 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

Guidebook + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Guidebook 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

Guidebook MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Guidebook to Cursor via MCP:

get_guide

Get detailed information about a specific guide

get_rate_limit

Check current API usage and rate limits

get_session

Get details for a specific schedule session

get_speaker

Get details for a specific speaker profile

list_custom_lists

List custom list items (e.g., Exhibitors, Sponsors) for a guide

list_guides

List all guides available in the account

list_locations

List all locations/venues defined for a guide

list_schedules

List schedules for a specific guide

list_sessions

List all schedule sessions for a specific guide

list_speakers

List all speakers/presenters for a specific guide

Example Prompts for Guidebook in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Guidebook immediately.

"List all active mobile guides in my account."

"Show the schedule sessions for guide ID 8821."

"Who are the speakers for the Global Tech Summit?"

Troubleshooting Guidebook MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Guidebook to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Guidebook + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Guidebook MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.