How do I create a Mux API Token?

Go to the Mux Dashboard, navigate to Settings > API Tokens, and click 'Create new token'. Ensure you copy the Token Secret immediately as it will only be shown once.

What format should the asset URL be?

The URL must be publicly accessible and point directly to a video file (e.g., MP4, MOV). Mux will then fetch and process the file from that location.

Is the analytics data real-time?

Yes, the `get_recent_views` tool retrieves near real-time data about video views occurring in your account.

Mux MCP Server for Cursor 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Mux MCP Server

Connect your Mux Video account to your AI agent and take full control of your video infrastructure and streaming workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Mux into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Mux and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Asset Management — List all video assets and get real-time status updates, durations, and playback IDs.
Asset Creation — Create new video assets instantly by providing a public URL to your source file.
Live Streaming — Access and monitor your live stream configurations and their current status.
Direct Uploads — Create secure upload sessions for uploading video files directly.
Video Analytics — Get recent video view metrics to track your content's reach.
Deep Inspection — Fetch complete metadata for specific assets or live streams using their unique IDs.

The Mux MCP Server exposes 11 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 Mux to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Mux 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 Mux

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mux, help me..." — 11 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Mux MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Mux 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

Mux + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Mux 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

Mux MCP Tools for Cursor (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Mux to Cursor via MCP:

create_asset

Create a new video asset

create_direct_upload

Create a direct upload session

create_live_stream

Create a new live stream

delete_asset

Delete a video asset

delete_live_stream

Delete a live stream

get_asset

Get specific asset details

get_live_stream

Get specific live stream details

get_recent_views

Get recent video views analytics

list_assets

List Mux video assets

list_direct_uploads

List direct video uploads

list_live_streams

List Mux live streams

Example Prompts for Mux in Cursor

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

"List all my video assets and show their status."

"Create a new video asset from https://example.com/video.mp4."

"Check recent views for my videos."

Troubleshooting Mux MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Mux 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.

Mux + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Mux 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.