How to Use the Namely MCP in Cursor

Q: Does Namely integration in Cursor support custom fields?

Yes, you can use listfields to see what metadata is available. This helps you build more specific queries for your scripts.

Write code with live HR context in Cursor. Pull Namely data directly into your editor's agent mode for smarter build decisions.

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Inject Namely data into Cursor

Feed live employee context into your code with `get_profile` and `list_profiles`. The AI uses actual API responses to help you write scripts that respect your current org structure. No more stubbing data. You get the real output from your HRIS during your coding sessions.

Query Namely teams in Cursor

Map out your engineering departments by using `list_teams` and `list_groups`. This gives the AI the context it needs to understand team dependencies while you build features. It saves time you would otherwise spend context-switching. You keep your focus on the code while the agent handles the data retrieval.

Access job info via Namely MCP Server

Use `list_jobs` to verify role requirements and titles while you draft internal tools. Your agent pulls this information in real-time as you write. This keeps your technical documentation accurate. It bridges the gap between your HR data and your codebase.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Namely MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root or home directory. Add the Namely server configuration there to enable it within your agent sessions.

The server only returns the data provided by the Namely API tools. Your PII is handled according to the permissions you set in your Namely environment.

Yes, you can use `list_fields` to see what metadata is available. This helps you build more specific queries for your scripts.

The agent fetches data on demand. It does not store your HR records permanently in your local files.

Your connection relies on the authentication token you provide during setup. The server acts as a secure bridge between the API and your editor.

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