How to Use the HotDocs MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I manage existing HotDocs work items from inside Cursor?

Yes. You can have the agent listworkitems to see everything in progress. Pick an ID from that list and use getworkitem to inspect its details right in your editor.

Q: How do I connect Cursor to my HotDocs instance?

Add the HotDocs MCP Server to your .cursor/mcp.json file. Once configured, Cursor's agent can access all the tools automatically.

Q: Is my answer XML data safe when using the HotDocs server with Cursor?

Yes. The server only handles the answerxml you send via the updateanswers tool for a specific work item. Your data is passed directly to the HotDocs Advance API over a secure connection and is not stored by the Vinkius MCP server.

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Script Document Assembly

Tell your agent in Cursor to write a script that automates document creation. It can call `list_template_packages` to get real template IDs and then use one to call `create_work_item`, generating code that actually works. This isn't about stubs. The agent can then chain calls to `update_answers` and `complete_assembly`, building a full-fledged automation script. You go from a prompt to a working integration in minutes.

Build Dynamic UIs

Need to build a front-end for your users to fill out a HotDocs template? Ask the agent to use `get_unanswered_variables` to generate a form component in React or Vue. It will use the live API response to create the correct input fields. The agent can also use `get_template_package` to understand the structure ahead of time. This lets you build UI code that's already wired up to the real data model, saving hours of back-and-forth.

Debug Workflows in Real-Time

Something wrong with an existing document workflow? Just give the agent a `work_item_id`. It can use `get_work_item` to fetch its status or `get_unanswered_variables` to see what data is missing. The agent injects this information directly into your editor as comments or log output. You can debug failing assembly jobs without ever leaving Cursor or checking logs in another system. It's a much faster feedback loop.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about HotDocs MCP in Cursor

Absolutely. Tell the agent your goal, and it will use tools like `create_work_item` and `get_document_content` to generate a complete script. It uses live API responses to ensure the code is correct.

Ask the agent to build a form based on a template. It will call `get_unanswered_variables` and use the response to generate the HTML and JavaScript for your form fields, tailored to that specific HotDocs template.

Yes. You can have the agent `list_work_items` to see everything in progress. Pick an ID from that list and use `get_work_item` to inspect its details right in your editor.

Add the HotDocs MCP Server to your `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Once configured, Cursor's agent can access all the tools automatically.

Yes. The server only handles the `answer_xml` you send via the `update_answers` tool for a specific work item. Your data is passed directly to the HotDocs Advance API over a secure connection and is not stored by the Vinkius MCP server.

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