How do I find my HackEDU API Key?

Log in to your HackEDU Admin Dashboard and navigate to the API section. You will be able to generate and copy your unique X-API-Key from there.

Can I track the training progress of a specific team?

Yes! Use the `get_team_progress` tool by providing the unique team ID. The agent will return the completion percentage and status for that team.

What is 'Adaptive Training' in this integration?

Adaptive Training allows you to push real-world vulnerability findings (via `create_issue`) to HackEDU. The platform then automatically assigns relevant security lessons to developers to help them fix and prevent similar issues.

Is HackEDU now part of Security Journey?

Yes, HackEDU was acquired by Security Journey. This integration works with accounts from both brands using the same API infrastructure.

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    }
  }
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About HackEDU (Security Journey) MCP Server

Connect your HackEDU (now part of Security Journey) platform to any AI agent and take full control of your secure coding training workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns HackEDU (Security Journey) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from HackEDU (Security Journey) 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

User & Team Management — List all users and teams, retrieve detailed profiles, and check UUIDs for assignments.
Progress Tracking — Monitor individual and team training progress to ensure security compliance across your organization.
Content Insights — Browse the full catalog of available security training modules and lessons.
Vulnerability Integration — Access HackEDU’s vulnerability taxonomy mapped to CWE, CVE, and CAPEC standards.
Adaptive Training — Push issues from bug bounty programs or scanners to trigger personalized training plans for developers.
Reporting — Instantly retrieve summaries of security training health and identifying gaps in developer knowledge.

The HackEDU (Security Journey) 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 HackEDU (Security Journey) to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the HackEDU (Security Journey) 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 HackEDU (Security Journey)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HackEDU (Security Journey), help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the HackEDU (Security Journey) MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with HackEDU (Security Journey) 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

HackEDU (Security Journey) + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the HackEDU (Security Journey) 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

HackEDU (Security Journey) MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect HackEDU (Security Journey) to Cursor via MCP:

create_issue

Create/Push a new vulnerability issue to trigger adaptive training

get_team_progress

Get the training progress for a specific team

get_user

Get detailed information about a specific user

get_user_progress

Get the training progress for a specific user

list_adaptive_training_plans

List adaptive training plans created based on vulnerability findings

list_content

List all available training modules and lessons

list_issues

List vulnerability issues synced from external sources (e.g., Bugcrowd, HackerOne)

list_teams

List all teams configured in HackEDU

list_users

List all users in your HackEDU account

list_vulnerabilities

List HackEDU vulnerability taxonomy (CWE/CVE/CAPEC mapping)

Example Prompts for HackEDU (Security Journey) in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with HackEDU (Security Journey) immediately.

"Show me the training progress for Team Alpha."

"List all security lessons related to SQL Injection."

"Create a new security issue for 'BOLA vulnerability found in API' with vulnerability ID 502."

Troubleshooting HackEDU (Security Journey) MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting HackEDU (Security Journey) 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.

HackEDU (Security Journey) + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating HackEDU (Security Journey) 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.