How to Use the Kolide MCP in Cursor

Inject live Kolide device data into your scripts using Cursor Agent mode.

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Setup Kolide with Cursor

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Build fleet automation in Cursor

Cursor calls `get_kolide_fleet_stats` to feed real endpoint data straight into your editor context. Opening Agent mode and asking for a Python polling script prompts the agent to write fetch logic based on the actual JSON structure returned by the Kolide MCP server. Background execution of `list_kolide_devices` means you don't have to guess the API response format. It's just real data feeding the parsing loops with actual keys from your active fleet environment.

Script issue remediation with live context

Checking `list_kolide_issues` shows what's currently broken across the fleet. The MCP server hands the live issue data to the agent. That means you can script compliance checks with exact knowledge of the failure states instead of guessing. Cursor then uses `get_issue_details` and `get_check_details` to understand the specific validation rules. It generates bash scripts or configuration profiles that target the exact parameters causing the failure, ensuring your code works on the first run.

Map users to devices programmatically

Your internal tools rely on `list_kolide_people` to pull the active directory mapping. The editor writes the SQL or ORM models based on the exact fields returned by the API, saving you from reading documentation. Handling edge cases requires running `get_person_details` and `list_kolide_audit_logs`. Cursor reads the historical changes and generates the error handling logic required to manage users who frequently swap hardware.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Kolide MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root directory. Add the Kolide server configuration inside the mcpServers object. Toggle Agent mode on in the chat panel to activate it.

Yes. Cursor executes the tools to read your actual fleet state. It uses those exact JSON responses to format the variables and types in your code.

You define the scope by placing the configuration file in a specific folder. A local project file keeps the tools isolated to that repository.

The tools only read data from the API. You cannot trigger a new device scan through these specific endpoints.

Cursor requests administrative logs only when your prompt demands it. The V8 Isolate Sandbox restricts memory access, ensuring your security events never leak into other editor processes.

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