How to Use the NASA TechPort (Technology Projects) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure NASA TechPort (Technology Projects) in Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root directory. Add the MCP Server details under the mcpServers key and turn on Agent mode in your chat panel.

Q: Can Cursor pull the official API schema using NASA TechPort (Technology Projects)?

The getapispec tool retrieves the full OpenAPI specification directly from the source. Your agent reads this to write perfectly typed TypeScript interfaces for your application.

Q: What funding data can I access through this integration?

You can run listopportunities to see open solicitations and getmaxfundingamount to verify grant ceilings. The agent can inject this data straight into your analysis scripts.

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Build Aerospace Dashboards with this MCP Server

The `search_object_all_data` and `get_project` tools let Cursor pull live NASA project details directly into your editor. You prompt Agent mode to build a React component, and it uses real federal data instead of writing mock JSON. The code works the moment it compiles. Developers waste days faking API responses during frontend development. By calling `get_api_spec` and `list_projects`, your agent understands the exact data structures returning from TechPort. It writes typed interfaces and data fetching logic that matches the actual federal database perfectly.

Map Organization and Contact Data

Use `list_organizations` and `get_organization` to retrieve the exact contractors and universities working on federal aerospace initiatives. Your AI client can cross-reference these entities against your own database scripts to identify potential partners. You also gain access to personnel details through `list_contacts` and `list_organization_types`. If you are writing an internal CRM tool for government contracting, Cursor can populate your initial database seed using these exact federal records.

Integrate Taxonomy Predictions

The `predict_drex` and `predict_trex` tools analyze raw text and return NASA Destination Areas and taxonomy recommendations. You can build these endpoints directly into your own application's backend. Instead of guessing how the agency classifies specific research, let the agent write the integration code for you. It calls the prediction tools, tests the response, and implements the exact error handling required for the TechPort API.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasa-techport-technology-projects-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about NASA TechPort (Technology Projects) MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root directory. Add the MCP Server details under the `mcpServers` key and turn on Agent mode in your chat panel.

The `get_api_spec` tool retrieves the full OpenAPI specification directly from the source. Your agent reads this to write perfectly typed TypeScript interfaces for your application.

You can run `list_opportunities` to see open solicitations and `get_max_funding_amount` to verify grant ceilings. The agent can inject this data straight into your analysis scripts.

Agent mode is the primary way to use this integration. The agent autonomously calls tools like `search_object_advanced` to fetch real data while it writes your code.

The MCP Server processes your technology descriptions to return taxonomy mappings via the TechPort API. Cursor routes these specific text snippets through the secure channel, ensuring your broader codebase stays out of the federal query logs.

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