How to Use the Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP server to my Cursor workspace?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add this server under the mcpServers key with your environment variables, and the editor will detect the tools instantly.

Q: Can Cursor use this Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) integration to write database migrations?

Yes. The agent calls explaingraphql to see the generated SQL and uses executemetadata to apply track-table commands or relationship updates directly to your engine.

Let Cursor write code using live database schemas and real GraphQL responses from your Hasura engine.

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Generate code against live GraphQL schemas

Pulling live payloads directly into your editor is handled by `execute_graphql` to let the AI write precise TypeScript types. Cursor generates working components using your real database structure. The agent checks your setup using `get_config` to make sure it understands the current schema environment. You get working code that matches your actual production database structure on the first try.

Optimize queries inside your Cursor editor

Analyzing the database execution plan inside your editor is done using `explain_graphql` to optimize slow queries. Cursor reads the SQL plan, detects missing indexes, and writes the exact migration file you need. Verify the engine's health right after applying changes with `check_health`. This keeps your database performance high without manual query tuning.

Automation of schema migrations and metadata

Applying metadata changes directly from your project files relies on `execute_metadata` to keep your codebase in sync. The tool updates your engine configuration instantly during active development sessions. If you need to verify the exact database state, the agent runs `pg_dump` to generate a schema snapshot. Cursor writes the SQL file directly into your active project directory.

Setup guide

Set up Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) 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 Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) 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 Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasura-instant-graphql-rest-engine-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add this server under the `mcpServers` key with your environment variables, and the editor will detect the tools instantly.

Yes. The agent calls `explain_graphql` to see the generated SQL and uses `execute_metadata` to apply track-table commands or relationship updates directly to your engine.

No. The server runs as a lightweight background process that only executes when you explicitly ask the AI to run queries, check metadata, or fetch schemas.

Since Cursor runs this MCP server locally on your machine, it inherits your local network access. As long as your terminal can reach the engine, the editor can too.

Your database metadata, schema configurations, and raw GraphQL payloads are kept strictly local. The editor only sends the data to your configured Hasura endpoint over secure HTTPS connections.

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