How do I get a Mapillary access token?

Sign up at [**mapillary.com/developer**](https://www.mapillary.com/developer) and create an application to get your access token.

What is a bounding box?

A bounding box defines a geographic area using min_longitude, min_latitude, max_longitude, max_latitude. Example: "-0.15,51.50,-0.10,51.52" covers central London.

What map features are available?

Mapillary detects traffic signs (stop, speed limit, yield, etc.), road objects (fire hydrants, mailboxes, etc.) and road markings. Use get_map_features to search by area.

Mapillary MCP Server for Cursor 7 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": {
    "mapillary": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Mapillary MCP Server

Connect to Mapillary and access the world's largest street-level imagery platform through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Mapillary into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Mapillary and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 7 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Image Search — Search street-level images by geographic bounding box
Image Details — Get image metadata including GPS coordinates, capture date, compass angle and sequence
Sequence Search — Find image sequences (connected images along routes) by area
Map Features — Search detected traffic signs, objects and road markings by area
Object Detections — Get all detected objects in a specific image

The Mapillary MCP Server exposes 7 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 Mapillary to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Mapillary 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 Mapillary

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mapillary, help me...". 7 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Mapillary MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Mapillary 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

Mapillary + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Mapillary 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

Mapillary MCP Tools for Cursor (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect Mapillary to Cursor via MCP:

get_detection_value

Returns the detected value, type, GPS coordinates and image association. Get details for a specific object detection

get_image

Returns image ID, capture date/time, GPS coordinates, compass angle, sequence ID, organization and thumbnail URL. Use fields parameter to request additional data like "geometry,compass_angle,captured_at,sequence,thumb_256_url,thumb_1024_url,altitude". Get details for a specific Mapillary image

get_image_detections

Returns detection values, types, geometry and confidence scores. Get object detections for a specific image

get_map_features

Returns feature type, value, GPS coordinates and detection confidence. Useful for traffic sign inventory and road infrastructure analysis. Search map features (traffic signs, objects) by area

get_sequence

Returns sequence ID, creation date and related images. Get details for a specific image sequence

search_images

Returns image IDs, coordinates, capture dates, compass angles and sequence IDs. Bbox format: min_lon,min_lat,max_lon,max_lat (e.g. "-0.15,51.50,-0.10,51.52" for central London). Search street-level images by geographic area

search_sequences

Returns sequence IDs and metadata for all sequences that pass through the area. Search image sequences by geographic area

Example Prompts for Mapillary in Cursor

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

"Find street-level images in central London."

"Search for traffic signs in São Paulo."

"Get object detections for image abc123."

Troubleshooting Mapillary MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Mapillary 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.

Mapillary + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Mapillary 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.