Can I check the inventory of a specific material variant?

Yes, use the `get_inventory_by_variant` tool with the unique variant ID to see current stock levels and availability in real-time.

Is it possible to list all current manufacturing orders?

Absolutely. The `list_manufacturing_orders` tool retrieves a list of all production jobs, helping you track shop floor activities.

Can I see my customer list via the agent?

Yes, the `list_customers` tool provides access to your customer database, making it easy to reference customer IDs for new sales orders.

Katana MCP Server for Cursor 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Katana MCP Server

Connect your Katana Cloud Manufacturing account to any AI agent to streamline your production and shop floor operations. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with products, materials, and complex manufacturing workflows directly from natural language interfaces.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Katana into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Katana and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Production Visibility — List and inspect manufacturing orders (MOs) and production tasks
Order Management — List, retrieve, and create sales orders (SOs) and purchase orders (POs)
Inventory Control — Get real-time stock levels for products and material variants to prevent stockouts
Catalog Exploration — Query your full product and material database, including metadata and internal IDs
Supply Chain Management — Access lists of suppliers and customers to maintain clear partner visibility

The Katana MCP Server exposes 11 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 Katana to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Katana 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 Katana

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Katana, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Katana MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Katana 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

Katana + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Katana 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

Katana MCP Tools for Cursor (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Katana to Cursor via MCP:

create_sales_order

Requires a customer ID. Create a new sales order

get_inventory_by_variant

Get inventory levels for a specific variant

get_sales_order

Get details for a specific sales order

list_customers

List all customers

list_inventory

List overall inventory status

list_manufacturing_orders

List all manufacturing orders

list_materials

List all materials in Katana

list_products

List all products in Katana

list_purchase_orders

List all purchase orders

list_sales_orders

List all sales orders

list_suppliers

List all suppliers

Example Prompts for Katana in Cursor

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

"Show me all active sales orders in Katana."

"Check the inventory level for variant ID 'VAR_987'."

"List all my manufacturing orders."

Troubleshooting Katana MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Katana 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.

Katana + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Katana 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.