How do I find my MaintainX API Key?

Log in to your MaintainX account as an admin, navigate to Settings > Integrations, and click 'New Key' to generate your token. Your token is encrypted at rest and injected securely at runtime.

What status codes should I use for work orders?

Common status codes include 'OPEN', 'IN_PROGRESS', 'DONE', and 'ON_HOLD'. Use the `update_work_order_status` tool with these values.

Can I see which asset is linked to a work order?

Yes, when using `list_maintenance_orders`, you can provide `params` with `include=assets` to see linked equipment names in the results.

MaintainX MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About MaintainX MCP Server

Connect your MaintainX workspace to any AI agent to automate your maintenance operations and asset management. This MCP server enables your agent to list work orders, retrieve detailed asset metadata, update task statuses, and monitor facility locations directly from natural language interfaces.

Cursor's Agent mode turns MaintainX into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from MaintainX and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Work Order Oversight — List all maintenance tasks and retrieve detailed statuses, priorities, and descriptions
Asset Management — Monitor equipment and machinery health by retrieving complete metadata and associated work orders
Status Automation — Update the progress of tasks (e.g., to 'Done' or 'In Progress') programmatically from your conversation
Facility Tracking — List and inspect physical sites and areas where your assets and team members reside
User Coordination — List team members and manage assignees for specific maintenance tasks effortlessly

The MaintainX MCP Server exposes 8 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 MaintainX to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the MaintainX 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 MaintainX

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using MaintainX, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the MaintainX MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with MaintainX 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

MaintainX + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the MaintainX 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

MaintainX MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect MaintainX to Cursor via MCP:

create_new_work_order

Requires title. Create a new maintenance work order

get_asset_details

Get metadata for a specific asset

get_work_order_details

Get details for a specific work order

list_facility_locations

List facility locations

list_maintenance_assets

List all physical assets and equipment

list_maintenance_orders

Use optional params for filtering. List all work orders

list_team_members

List all users in the MaintainX account

update_work_order_status

g., "DONE", "IN_PROGRESS"). Change the status of a work order

Example Prompts for MaintainX in Cursor

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

"List all open work orders in MaintainX."

"Update the status of work order ID '123' to 'DONE'."

"Show details for the asset with ID 'asset-abc'."

Troubleshooting MaintainX MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting MaintainX 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.

MaintainX + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating MaintainX 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.