How to Use the Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I set up Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Define the server path and arguments there, then enable Agent mode to start using the tools.

Q: Can Cursor use Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) to expire nodes?

Yes. You can prompt the AI to run expirenode whenever your build script requires a clean environment state.

Q: Is there a way to manage users in Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) via Cursor?

Use the createuser and deleteuser tools. It allows you to script user onboarding directly into your repository's setup flow.

Integrate your network control plane into Cursor. Use real-time mesh data to write better infrastructure code.

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Sync network state with code

Stop guessing what your network looks like while writing deployment scripts. Cursor can call `list_nodes` to pull actual machine data, ensuring your code references real IDs. If you need to update a configuration, use `rename_node` or `move_node` to sync your infrastructure logic with the state of your live mesh.

Manage access keys in the editor

Generate new authentication tokens for CI/CD pipelines without switching contexts. Use `create_api_key` to provision access and `list_api_keys` to check existing ones. When you need to rotate secrets, call `expire_api_key` right from the command palette. It keeps your Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) keys secure and versioned.

Programmatic route adjustments

Control your traffic routing logic by invoking `enable_route` based on the code you're currently writing. It makes testing network changes faster. Use `list_routes` to verify your infrastructure state before committing changes. The AI agent handles the heavy lifting of interacting with the Headscale API.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Define the server path and arguments there, then enable Agent mode to start using the tools.

Yes. You can prompt the AI to run `expire_node` whenever your build script requires a clean environment state.

Use the `create_user` and `delete_user` tools. It allows you to script user onboarding directly into your repository's setup flow.

The server stores your API keys locally. Cursor only manages the connection to your private instance, so your credentials aren't leaked to third-party services.

Your node identities, including IP addresses and hostnames, are handled via encrypted local transport. The agent only accesses the specific data you request via the provided tools.

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