How to Use the Mention MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Mention MCP Server to my Cursor workspace?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once saved, enable Agent mode in Cursor chat to let your agent call the tools.

Q: Can Cursor agents automatically call Mention tools while writing code?

Yes, when you use Agent mode, Cursor can run tools like getmentioncontent to understand the data structure before writing helper functions. This ensures your code works perfectly on the first run.

Q: Does the Mention integration in Cursor support local debugging?

Yes, you can call listactivewebhooks from Cursor to verify how your local application processes incoming alerts. This is useful for testing integrations before deploying them to production.

Q: How do I fetch account details within my editor?

Ask your agent to run getmyprofile to pull your account information directly into the chat pane. You can use this data to quickly configure environment variables.

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The `list_monitoring_alerts` tool feeds actual tracking parameters directly into your active Cursor workspace. Your agent uses this live context to generate custom dashboard components that match your real alert structures.

Build automated keyword workflows

The `search_mentions_by_keyword` tool pulls raw web hits into Cursor so you can test your custom sorting algorithms against live social media text. The `list_active_webhooks` tool inspects your current event configurations to verify that your local dev server handles Mention event payloads correctly.

Control your feed from the editor

The `mark_mention_as_read` tool updates your feed status directly from your Cursor terminal or agent chat. The `remove_monitoring_alert` tool deletes temporary tracking rules created during testing to keep your production environment clean.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Mention MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once saved, enable Agent mode in Cursor chat to let your agent call the tools.

Yes, when you use Agent mode, Cursor can run tools like `get_mention_content` to understand the data structure before writing helper functions. This ensures your code works perfectly on the first run.

Yes, you can call `list_active_webhooks` from Cursor to verify how your local application processes incoming alerts. This is useful for testing integrations before deploying them to production.

Ask your agent to run `get_my_profile` to pull your account information directly into the chat pane. You can use this data to quickly configure environment variables.

Your authentication tokens are stored locally on your machine and are only used when Cursor executes tools like `list_monitoring_alerts`. The server runs in an isolated Vinkius MCP sandbox, keeping your API keys completely private.

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