How to Use the Lokalise MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I pull down translation updates to Cursor from Lokalise?

Ask your agent to run the downloadfile tool. It generates the translation bundle and saves the files directly to your Cursor workspace directory.

Q: Can I check active translation orders inside my editor?

Yes, the listorders tool lets you inspect your pending translation orders. Your agent displays the current status right inside the chat panel.

Run translation syncs and manage Lokalise keys directly inside Cursor while writing your code.

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Generate and Sync Keys While Coding in Cursor

The `create_key` tool writes translation keys to your localization project the moment you write new UI components. While in Agent mode inside Cursor, your editor detects missing translation strings and creates them instantly. You don't have to break your coding flow to update values. The `update_key` tool modifies existing keys, while `add_translation` writes the localized strings directly to your project database.

Pull Localization Bundles into Your Cursor Workspace

The `download_file` tool pulls your translated resource bundles straight into your local codebase. Your Cursor agent executes the download, saves the file to your directory, and updates your local build without manual file placement. For exporting new strings, the `upload_file` tool pushes your newly created local translation files back to the project. This keeps your local files and remote translation keys synchronized.

Explore Projects and Languages with this MCP Server

The `list_projects` tool displays all your active localization projects directly inside the Cursor sidebar. You can quickly switch contexts, query specific details using `get_project`, or create a brand new target with `create_project`. This MCP Server operates inside a zero-trust sandbox to handle your API connections. Your agent can query `list_languages` to verify target locales before writing code that relies on specific language codes.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Lokalise MCP in Cursor

Add the MCP server configuration to your global or project-level `mcp.json` file in Cursor. Enter your Vinkius credentials, enable Agent mode in your editor chat, and start calling the tools.

Yes, when you write new UI code, you can ask the Cursor agent to run `create_key` to register the new strings in your project.

Ask your agent to run the `download_file` tool. It generates the translation bundle and saves the files directly to your Cursor workspace directory.

Yes, the `list_orders` tool lets you inspect your pending translation orders. Your agent displays the current status right inside the chat panel.

Your translation files and API credentials are run through an isolated, ephemeral V8 sandbox. No localization data or tokens are stored on external disks, ensuring complete privacy during execution.

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