How to Use the NavAPI MCP in Cursor

Connect NavAPI to Cursor to inject live maritime data into your codebase while you write.

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Connect NavAPI MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect NavAPI to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Live port data in Cursor

Call `get_port_vessel_traffic` from your editor to pull live stats into your current file. The AI reads the output and writes your logic based on real numbers. Stop writing mock data. Use live API responses to test your maritime code.

Route mapping via NavAPI

Use `search_maritime_routes` to find valid paths directly from your code. Cursor executes the request and writes the route logic for you. Your agent builds the integration using the actual tool output. It’s the fastest way to implement navigation features.

Verify status with NavAPI

Run `check_api_status` to confirm your connection is healthy before executing heavy requests. You'll know immediately if the service is ready. This keeps your development loop tight. No surprises when you run your code.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about NavAPI MCP in Cursor

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Define your server configuration there, and your agent will pick it up automatically.

Yes. Once added to your config, Agent mode can call NavAPI tools to gather context for the code it's writing.

You can. Since the AI gets real data back, you can write and verify your routing algorithms against live maritime information.

The server operates within your project scope. Your traffic records and port data stay within your local environment.

They become available as soon as the agent detects your configuration. Just ask the chat to list available tools.

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