Where do I find my Kolide API Token?

Log in to the Kolide dashboard, navigate to **Settings** in the bottom left, and select the **API** tab to generate a token.

Can I see hardware details of a device?

Yes, the `get_device_details` tool returns hardware specifications along with security data.

Does this support multi-tenant accounts?

The API key is typically scoped to a specific organization. Ensure you are using the token for the desired fleet.

Kolide MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Kolide
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol

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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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Kolide MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to Kolide to get full visibility into your organization's fleet security and device health.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Kolide into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Kolide and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

Key Features

Fleet Inventory — List all managed devices and their high-level security status
Issue Tracking — Monitor active security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across your fleet
People & Ownership — See which users are associated with which devices and their individual compliance state
Security Checks — Audit available security checks and dive into specific failure conditions
Audit Logs — Access a chronological history of administrative and security events

How to setup

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Log in to Kolide, go to Settings > API, and generate a Bearer Token
3. Enter your token in the configuration
4. Start auditing your fleet via natural language

The Kolide MCP Server exposes 10 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 Kolide to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Kolide 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 Kolide

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Kolide, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Kolide MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Kolide 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

Kolide + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Kolide 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

Kolide MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Kolide to Cursor via MCP:

get_check_details

Get details for a specific check

get_device_details

Get details for a specific device

get_issue_details

Get details for a specific security issue

get_kolide_fleet_stats

g., total devices, online status, issue count). Get high-level fleet statistics

get_person_details

Get details for a specific person

list_kolide_audit_logs

List fleet audit logs

list_kolide_checks

List all available security checks

list_kolide_devices

Use this to audit fleet security posture and identify individual device IDs. List all devices in the fleet

list_kolide_issues

List security issues across the fleet

list_kolide_people

List people/users managed in Kolide

Example Prompts for Kolide in Cursor

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

"List all devices currently online in Kolide"

"What are the most common security issues in my fleet?"

"Show fleet statistics for today"

Troubleshooting Kolide MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Kolide 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.

Kolide + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Kolide 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.