How to Use the Markdown HTML Compiler MCP in Cursor

Q: How does the Markdown HTML Compiler work inside Cursor?

You configure it in your mcp.json file. Then, in Cursor's chat, you can instruct the agent to use the compilemarkdown tool on any string or file content. The agent gets back minified HTML and can use it in the code it generates.

Q: How do I add the Markdown HTML Compiler for my whole project in Cursor?

Create a file at .cursor/mcp.json in your project's root directory. Add the server configuration there and commit the file to your repository. Now anyone who clones the repo and uses Cursor gets the tool automatically.

Q: Is the Markdown I send for compilation kept private?

Absolutely. The compilemarkdown tool processes your Markdown string on a secure Vinkius server. The sandboxed instance that handles your request is torn down right after returning the HTML, so your text never sits on a disk.

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Generate Code with Real Content

The `compile_markdown` tool lets your agent work with actual content, not just placeholders. Have Cursor read a `.md` file, pass its contents to the tool, and get back minified HTML. It's a game-changer for building components. Your agent can then inject that clean HTML directly into a variable or a static page you're coding. You're no longer just scaffolding — you're building with the final content from the start.

A Better Way to Build Static Sites

Stop manually converting blog posts. Point your Cursor agent to a directory of Markdown files and tell it to build your site. It can use `compile_markdown` to turn each file into a ready-to-use HTML string. From there, the agent can generate React components, Astro pages, or whatever else you need, populating them with the compiled HTML. This makes content updates a simple git push.

Project-Scoped MCP Server for Your Team

Configure the compiler once for everyone. By adding this MCP Server to your project's `.cursor/mcp.json` file, you guarantee every developer has the same tool. No more version conflicts with different Markdown libraries. When a new developer joins and opens the project in Cursor, the tool is just there. It's a simple way to standardize how your team handles content conversion.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Markdown HTML Compiler MCP in Cursor

You configure it in your `mcp.json` file. Then, in Cursor's chat, you can instruct the agent to use the `compile_markdown` tool on any string or file content. The agent gets back minified HTML and can use it in the code it generates.

This tool sticks to the CommonMark spec, so it handles tables but not GitHub Flavored Markdown extras like task lists or automatic linking for issues. For GFM-specific features, you'll need a different solution.

Create a file at `.cursor/mcp.json` in your project's root directory. Add the server configuration there and commit the file to your repository. Now anyone who clones the repo and uses Cursor gets the tool automatically.

Consistency. By using an MCP tool, your AI agent has a single, reliable way to perform the action. You don't have to worry about the agent hallucinating library imports or using deprecated function calls; it just calls the tool.

Absolutely. The `compile_markdown` tool processes your Markdown string on a secure Vinkius server. The sandboxed instance that handles your request is torn down right after returning the HTML, so your text never sits on a disk.

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