Hotjar MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 15 tools to Check Hotjar Status, Get Feedback Widget, Get Heatmap, and more
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.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The Hotjar app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Customer Support category — giving your AI agent 15 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Hotjar MCP Server
Connect your Hotjar account to any AI agent and access user experience analytics through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Hotjar into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Hotjar and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 15 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Survey Management — List all surveys, inspect questions and settings, retrieve individual responses, and review aggregate statistics (completion rate, NPS score, trends)
- Feedback Widgets — Browse incoming feedback widgets, inspect rating breakdowns, and review individual user submissions with screenshots
- Heatmaps — List all heatmap snapshots and inspect click, scroll, and move data for specific pages
- Session Recordings — Browse session recordings with duration and page count, and inspect metadata and events for individual sessions
- Conversion Funnels — List all funnels with step-by-step drop-off data for conversion optimization
- User Lookup — Retrieve session history and behavior data for a specific user ID
- Site Management — List all tracked sites configured in your Hotjar account
The Hotjar MCP Server exposes 15 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.
All 15 Hotjar tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to Hotjar through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning heatmaps, session-recordings, user-feedback, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Verify connectivity
Get feedback widget details
Get heatmap details
Get recording details
Get survey details
Get survey statistics
List feedback widgets
List feedback responses
List funnels
List heatmaps
List recordings
List tracked sites
List survey responses
List surveys
Lookup user
Connect Hotjar to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Hotjar into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Hotjar
Why Use Cursor with the Hotjar MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Hotjar 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
Hotjar + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Hotjar 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
Example Prompts for Hotjar in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Hotjar immediately.
"Show the NPS survey results and the top feedback submissions this month."
"Show the heatmap data for our pricing page and the conversion funnel from landing to signup."
"Look up user behavior for user ID 'usr_12345' and show their session recordings."
Troubleshooting Hotjar MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Hotjar to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Hotjar + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hotjar 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.