IQAir MCP Server for Cursor 6 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 IQAir MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire environmental research and air quality auditing workflow with IQAir, the world's most popular platform for air quality data. By connecting the AirVisual API to your agent, you transform complex pollution searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time air quality indices (AQI), audit weather conditions, and identify the most polluted areas without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are conducting climate research or monitoring local health constraints, your agent acts as a real-time environmental assistant, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.
Cursor's Agent mode turns IQAir into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from IQAir and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Pollution Auditing — Retrieve real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data for the nearest city or specific global locations instantly.
- Weather Oversight — Audit current weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, to maintain a clear view of environmental scale.
- Geographic Discovery — List all supported countries, states, and cities in the IQAir catalog to understand the geographic reach of air quality monitoring.
- Local Intelligence — Query specific city data to understand local pollution markers and main pollutants (e.g., p2, p1).
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your environmental research workflow is always operational.
The IQAir MCP Server exposes 6 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 IQAir to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the IQAir 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 IQAir
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using IQAir, help me...". 6 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the IQAir MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with IQAir 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
IQAir + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the IQAir 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
IQAir MCP Tools for Cursor (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect IQAir to Cursor via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the IQAir API is operational
get_city_air_quality
Get real-time air quality and weather for a specific city
get_nearest_city_air_quality
Get real-time air quality and weather for the city nearest to the requester IP
list_supported_cities
List all cities supported for a specific state and country
list_supported_countries
List all countries supported by IQAir
list_supported_states
List all states supported for a specific country
Example Prompts for IQAir in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with IQAir immediately.
"What is the air quality in 'Los Angeles, California, USA' using IQAir?"
"Check air quality for my nearest city."
"List all cities supported in the state of 'Sao Paulo', Brazil."
Troubleshooting IQAir MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting IQAir to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
IQAir + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating IQAir 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 IQAir to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.