Homebase MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Homebase MCP Server
Connect your Homebase (joinhomebase.com) account to any AI agent and take full control of your employee scheduling, time tracking, and team management through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Homebase into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Homebase 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
- Location Oversight — List all business locations and retrieve unique identifiers for multi-site management.
- Employee Management — Access lists of employees for specific locations and retrieve detailed profile information.
- Schedule Monitoring — List scheduled shifts and retrieve upcoming agendas to ensure adequate coverage.
- Time Tracking — Monitor actual hours worked by retrieving timecard entries, including clock-in/out times.
- Real-time Presence — Instantly check which employees are currently clocked in at a specific location.
- Role & Department Tracking — List defined roles and departments to understand your team structure.
- Operational Efficiency — Retrieve labor budget configurations to stay aligned with your operational costs.
The Homebase 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 Homebase to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Homebase 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 Homebase
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Homebase, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Homebase MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Homebase 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
Homebase + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Homebase 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
Homebase MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Homebase to Cursor via MCP:
get_active_clock_ins
List all employees currently clocked in at a specific location
get_api_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user and plan status
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_defined_roles
List all roles (e.g., Manager, Server) defined for a location
list_departments
List all departments configured for a location
list_employees
List all employees for a specific location
list_labor_budgets
Retrieve labor budget configurations for a location
list_locations
Use this to find the "location_uuid" required for all other tools. List all business locations associated with the Homebase account
list_scheduled_shifts
List scheduled shifts for employees at a specific location
list_timecards
Useful for monitoring actual hours worked. List timecard entries (timesheets) for a specific location
Example Prompts for Homebase in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Homebase immediately.
"List all business locations and find the UUID for 'Downtown Cafe'."
"Who is currently clocked in at the Downtown Cafe?"
"Show the scheduled shifts for next Wednesday."
Troubleshooting Homebase MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Homebase to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Homebase + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Homebase MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Homebase to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.