How to Use the Hookdeck MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I setup Hookdeck in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server details there, and enable Agent mode in the chat to start using the tools.

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Your agent can now pull real event logs using `list_events` while you write your handlers. It keeps your code grounded in reality instead of relying on stale examples. When you need to see how a specific source is configured, just call `get_source`. The agent brings the config right into your context window.

Refine transformations with Cursor

Stop guessing your transformation syntax. Use `test_transformation` to run your code against a real payload and see the result in the sidebar. If the output is wrong, adjust your code and run the test again. It makes writing complex logic feel like a standard unit test.

Control your infrastructure from the editor

Need to pause a connection during a deploy? Use `pause_connection` without leaving your IDE. You can even update your destination URLs with `update_destination` if an endpoint moves. It keeps your infrastructure management inside your development cycle. You stay in the flow because the tools are right where you write your code.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Hookdeck MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the server details there, and enable Agent mode in the chat to start using the tools.

Absolutely. If your agent is failing to process a webhook, use `list_attempts` to see the exact error response from your server.

You need an API key with permissions for your workspace. Once configured, Cursor uses that token to perform actions like creating connections or retrying events.

No. Cursor only sees the metadata and logs you choose to fetch. Your actual webhook payloads remain safely inside Hookdeck's infrastructure.

The server acts as a bridge. It fetches only what you request, and it does not persist your webhook secrets or raw PII in your local project files.

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