How do I find my Honeycomb API Key?

Log in to Honeycomb, go to **Team Settings**, and navigate to the **API Keys** section. You will be able to generate and copy your Team API Key from there. Ensure you also note your account's region.

Which region should I select?

If your browser URL starts with `ui.eu1.honeycomb.io`, select **EU**. Otherwise, select **US**. Using the correct region is required for the integration to connect to the right API cluster.

Can I run a query and get the data back?

Yes! Use the `run_query` tool with a valid query ID. It will return a result ID, which you can then pass to the `get_query_result` tool once the analysis is complete.

Is the integration secure for telemetry data?

Absolutely. The integration uses official Honeycomb Team API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials and queried data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

Honeycomb MCP Server for Cursor 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
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About Honeycomb MCP Server

Connect your Honeycomb.io observability platform to any AI agent and take full control of your telemetry data, query specifications, and incident markers through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Honeycomb into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Honeycomb and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Dataset Oversight — List all event sources, retrieve detailed metadata, and monitor last access times for your datasets.
Query Management — Define new query specifications and execute them to retrieve granular performance insights.
Marker Automation — Create timeline annotations (e.g., for deployments or outages) to contextualize your data visualization.
Schema Insights — List and inspect columns within specific datasets to understand your event structure.
Team Collaboration — Access shared boards and retrieve information about your Honeycomb team configuration.
Incident Analysis — Use AI to run complex queries and retrieve results for rapid troubleshooting and RCA.

The Honeycomb MCP Server exposes 12 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 Honeycomb to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Honeycomb, help me..." — 12 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Honeycomb MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Honeycomb 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

Honeycomb + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Honeycomb 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

Honeycomb MCP Tools for Cursor (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Honeycomb to Cursor via MCP:

create_marker

Pass details as a JSON string in "body_json" (requires message). Use "__all__" for team-wide markers. Create a new marker (e.g., deploy, maintenance) on a dataset timeline

create_query_specification

Pass the specification as a JSON string in "query_json". Returns a query ID for execution. Create a new query specification for a dataset

get_dataset_details

Get metadata for a specific dataset

get_query_result

Retrieve the results of an executed query

get_team_details

Retrieve information about the Honeycomb team

list_dataset_columns

List all columns (fields) defined in a specific dataset

list_datasets

Use this to find the "slug" required for markers and queries. List all datasets in your Honeycomb team

list_honeycomb_boards

List all boards (dashboards) shared with the team

list_markers

List markers (annotations) for a dataset

list_queries

List query specifications for a specific dataset

list_triggers

List triggers (alerts) defined for a dataset

run_query

Poll for results using "get_query_result" with the returned result ID. Execute a query specification and return a result ID

Example Prompts for Honeycomb in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Honeycomb immediately.

"List all datasets and find one related to 'payment-gateway'."

"Create a marker on all datasets: 'Deploy v2.4.0 started'."

"Execute query ID 'q_99283' for the 'main-api' dataset."

Troubleshooting Honeycomb MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Honeycomb to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Honeycomb + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Honeycomb MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.