How do I get a Medium Integration Token?

Go to Medium Settings > Security and apps > Integration tokens to generate your token.

Can I publish in Markdown?

Yes! The `create_post` and `create_draft` tools support Markdown format natively.

Absolutely. Your token is encrypted at rest and injected securely at runtime.

Medium MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Medium
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Author: Vinkius

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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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Medium MCP Server

Connect your Medium account to any AI agent and automate your publishing workflow through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Medium into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Medium and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Post Creation — Quickly publish public articles or save drafts directly to your Medium account
Publication Management — List publications you belong to and publish content directly under their brand
Profile Inspection — Retrieve your unique User ID and profile details for seamless integration
Contributor Lists — View authorized contributors for publications you manage

The Medium MCP Server exposes 10 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 Medium to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Medium 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 Medium

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Medium, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Medium MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Medium 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

Medium + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Medium 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

Medium MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Medium to Cursor via MCP:

create_draft

Create a new draft

create_post

Create a new post for a user

create_public_post

Create a public post

create_publication_post

Create a post under a publication

get_authenticated_user

Get details for the authenticated user

get_my_profile

Get your own profile

get_my_user_id

Get your User ID

list_contributors

List contributors for a publication

list_my_publications

List your own publications

list_publications

List publications for a user

Example Prompts for Medium in Cursor

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

"Show my Medium profile and user ID."

"Create a draft titled 'My AI Journey' with content 'This is my first post...'"

"List my publications."

Troubleshooting Medium MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Medium 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.

Medium + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Medium 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.