How to Use the HeyGen MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure HeyGen in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the HeyGen server details and switch your chat to Agent mode. The AI will immediately see the new tools.

Q: Can Cursor use HeyGen to list my available avatars?

Yes. The agent calls listavatars or listavatargroups and uses the actual JSON response to populate your frontend dropdowns. It beats writing mock data.

Q: How do I check my HeyGen API limits inside Cursor?

Just ask the agent to run getapiprofile. It will print your remaining credits directly in the chat panel.

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Pull live HeyGen payloads into Cursor

Writing integration code blind is a waste of time. Cursor's Agent mode hits the HeyGen MCP Server to pull actual schema definitions. It runs `get_template_details` to see exactly how the variables are structured before writing a single line of TypeScript. This means the AI writes your backend logic using real data. It grabs your actor IDs via `list_avatars` and hardcodes the correct strings into your staging environment. No more guessing what the API expects.

Draft rendering pipelines

Building an automated video pipeline requires precise API sequencing. Your agent drafts the code to call `generate_from_template` and maps out the error handling. It tests the connection by hitting `get_api_profile` to confirm your authentication headers work. Cursor understands the polling requirements. It automatically writes the retry logic for `get_video_status` so your application knows exactly when the MP4 is ready to serve.

Code multi-language video features

Adding localization features to your app usually involves reading pages of documentation. Cursor skips that by testing the `translate_video` tool directly in your editor. It sees the required JSON body and builds the corresponding interfaces. The agent checks your account's past jobs using `list_videos` to verify the translation worked. You get working, typed code that interacts with HeyGen's lip-sync engine on the first try.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about HeyGen MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the HeyGen server details and switch your chat to Agent mode. The AI will immediately see the new tools.

Yes. The agent calls `list_avatars` or `list_avatar_groups` and uses the actual JSON response to populate your frontend dropdowns. It beats writing mock data.

It does. The AI knows that video generation is asynchronous. It will draft a loop that hits `get_video_status` until the completed URL returns.

Just ask the agent to run `get_api_profile`. It will print your remaining credits directly in the chat panel.

Cursor only sends the specific code snippets you highlight and the direct API responses from HeyGen. When the agent calls `get_template_details`, it only reads the structure of that single template. Vinkius secures the MCP transport layer so your API keys never leak into your repository.

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