How to Use the Medium Alternative MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Medium Alternative MCP Server to my Cursor editor?

Add the server configuration to your global /.cursor/mcp.json or project-specific .cursor/mcp.json file. Include your integration token in the environment variables block to enable the tools inside Cursor.

Q: How do I verify my connection to the MCP server within Cursor?

Ask the Cursor agent to run the getme tool. It will fetch your Medium Alternative account details and display your active username, confirming that your integration is working.

Q: Does Cursor support co-authored posts on Medium Alternative?

The createpublicationpost tool allows you to submit drafts to shared publications. Use listcontributors inside Cursor to verify your co-authors are listed on the publication first.

Write code and publish documentation to Medium Alternative directly from the Cursor agent using this MCP server.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Medium Alternative to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Generate and Publish Tech Docs from Cursor

The `create_post` tool enables your Cursor agent to publish markdown files from your workspace directly to your Medium Alternative profile. While coding, you can ask the editor to document your new feature and instantly upload it as a draft. Because Cursor runs in agent mode, it reads your local codebase, writes the explanatory article, and executes the Medium Alternative API call in one motion. You don't have to leave your Cursor environment to share your technical updates.

Target Publications Directly from the Editor

The `list_publications` tool retrieves your connected publications so Cursor can target the right Medium Alternative draft queue. Once selected, the `create_publication_post` tool sends your technical guides from Cursor to that publication's editors. This workflow keeps your documentation aligned with your team's Medium Alternative publishing channels. Your Cursor editor queries your contributor status to ensure you have the correct permissions before pushing code tutorials.

Audit Contributors Using the Cursor MCP Server

The `list_contributors` tool pulls the list of active writers and editors for your Medium Alternative publication into your Cursor chat. You can use this data to audit who has access to publish technical content under your brand. This tool helps you maintain editorial control over your team's output on Medium Alternative. The Cursor agent displays this list inline, letting you quickly verify team roles without leaving your code editor.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Medium Alternative MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your global `~/.cursor/mcp.json` or project-specific `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Include your integration token in the environment variables block to enable the tools inside Cursor.

Yes. You can instruct the Cursor agent to summarize your git commits and use `create_post` to publish the changelog directly to your profile.

Ask the Cursor agent to run the `get_me` tool. It will fetch your Medium Alternative account details and display your active username, confirming that your integration is working.

The `create_publication_post` tool allows you to submit drafts to shared publications. Use `list_contributors` inside Cursor to verify your co-authors are listed on the publication first.

Your integration credentials are saved in your local Cursor configuration files and never exposed to the public. All Medium Alternative post draft payloads, author profile details, and publication contributor lists are processed within Cursor's secure local runtime, ensuring your intellectual property remains private.

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