How to Use the Healthchecks.io MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I install the Healthchecks.io MCP Server in Cursor?

Add the MCP server configuration to your global /.cursor/mcp.json or your project's .cursor/mcp.json file. Once saved, enable Agent mode in the chat panel to start using the tools.

Q: Can my Cursor agent delete obsolete monitors?

Yes, the agent can use deletecheck to clean up old or unused monitors directly from your workspace. This keeps your dashboard clean and focused.

Q: How does the Healthchecks.io integration assist when writing new cron jobs in Cursor?

Your agent uses createcheck to register the job and immediately inserts the resulting ping URL into your code. This eliminates manual copy-pasting from a browser tab.

Q: Can I view raw execution logs within the editor?

Yes, your agent calls getpingbody to retrieve the payload of any specific ping. You can read the error stack trace right alongside your source code.

Inject live cron job statuses and ping logs directly into your Cursor editor to write self-healing background scripts.

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Debug broken cron jobs directly in your Cursor editor

The `get_check` tool retrieves the exact configuration and current status of any monitored task directly into your active coding session using this MCP Server. When a background script fails, your agent pulls this live state to understand why the execution window was missed. Instead of guessing what went wrong, your agent invokes `list_pings` to inspect the exact timestamps of recent runs. This lets you compare the actual execution times with the schedule defined in your codebase.

Automate check provisioning during local development

The `create_check` tool enables your agent to generate and register new monitors as you write the code for your background tasks. You don't have to open a browser; Cursor sets up the endpoints and returns the unique ping URLs instantly. If you modify a task's schedule in your code, Cursor uses `update_check` to synchronize the monitoring interval and grace period in real-time. This keeps your external monitoring configuration perfectly aligned with your git repository.

Analyze alert routing and status changes

The `list_integrations` tool exposes all configured alerting channels directly to Cursor so your agent can verify where failure notifications are sent. Your team will always receive alerts on the correct Slack or Discord channels once these destinations are verified. By calling `list_flips`, your agent tracks the historical stability of your scripts, showing you exactly when and why status transitions occurred. This data helps you optimize server resources for tasks that regularly hit their grace periods.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Healthchecks.io MCP in Cursor

Add the MCP server configuration to your global `~/.cursor/mcp.json` or your project's `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Once saved, enable Agent mode in the chat panel to start using the tools.

Yes, the agent can use `delete_check` to clean up old or unused monitors directly from your workspace. This keeps your dashboard clean and focused.

Your agent uses `create_check` to register the job and immediately inserts the resulting ping URL into your code. This eliminates manual copy-pasting from a browser tab.

Yes, your agent calls `get_ping_body` to retrieve the payload of any specific ping. You can read the error stack trace right alongside your source code.

Your credentials are encrypted and stored locally in your environment variables. The MCP Server only handles metadata like check UUIDs and ping payloads, running in a secure, ephemeral sandbox.

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