How do I find my MessageBird API Key?

Log in to your [**MessageBird Dashboard**](https://dashboard.messagebird.com/), navigate to **Developers** > **API Access**, and you will find your Access Key there. Copy and paste it into the field below.

Can the agent check my current credit balance?

Yes. Use the `get_balance` tool. Your agent will retrieve your current account balance and payment type (prepaid/postpaid) instantly.

Is it possible to send SMS to multiple recipients at once?

Yes. The `send_sms` tool accepts a comma-separated list of recipient numbers. Your agent will deliver the message to all recipients and provide the overall delivery status.

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

Name: MessageBird
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol

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

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About MessageBird MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire global communication strategy with MessageBird, the leading omnichannel platform. By connecting MessageBird to your agent, you transform complex messaging workflows into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly send SMS to multiple recipients, audit your contact database, and check your real-time account balance without you ever touching a dashboard. Whether you are providing verification codes or managing marketing broadcasts, your agent acts as a real-time communication coordinator, ensuring your messages are delivered and your audience data is organized.

Cursor's Agent mode turns MessageBird into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from MessageBird 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

Messaging Intelligence — Send SMS messages to global recipients and retrieve detailed delivery status and history.
Contact Auditing — List and retrieve detailed metadata for your global contact database and groups.
Financial Oversight — Check your real-time account balance to maintain strict organizational control over your costs.
Channel Management — List configured communication channels to ensure your omnichannel strategy is active.
Network Intelligence — List HLR (Home Location Register) requests to verify number validity and network status.

The MessageBird 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 MessageBird to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the MessageBird 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 MessageBird

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

Why Use Cursor with the MessageBird MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with MessageBird 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

MessageBird + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the MessageBird 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

MessageBird MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_balance

Get current MessageBird account balance

get_contact

Get details for a specific contact

get_group

Get details for a specific group

get_message

Get details for a specific message

list_channels

List configured channels

list_contacts

List MessageBird contacts

list_groups

List contact groups

list_hlr

List HLR (Network Lookup) requests

list_messages

List recent SMS messages

send_sms

Send an SMS message

Example Prompts for MessageBird in Cursor

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

"Check my MessageBird account balance."

"List the last 5 SMS messages sent from my account."

"Send SMS 'Your discount code is VINKIUS20' to +15550123."

Troubleshooting MessageBird MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting MessageBird 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.

MessageBird + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating MessageBird 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.