How to Use the Netlify MCP in Cursor

Inject real-time Netlify site data into your Cursor code editor.

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Connect Netlify MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect Netlify 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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Cursor integration for Netlify builds

Feed live deployment status into your editor using `list_deploys`. Your agent can now explain why a build failed based on the actual API response. This gives you a clear view of your infrastructure state while you write your next feature.

Automate site management in Cursor

Use `list_domains` to audit your DNS settings without opening a browser tab. You can quickly cross-reference your current configuration with the code you are editing. Your agent uses these tool responses to suggest environment variable updates or domain redirects.

Live form monitoring in Cursor

Query your site forms directly with `list_forms` to see which endpoints are active. It provides the necessary context for your agent to write code that interacts with your live data. This removes the guesswork when you are building new features that depend on existing site structures.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Netlify MCP in Cursor

Create or update the .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server definition so Cursor can load your site management tools automatically.

Your API tokens stay on your local machine within the configuration file you define. The tool uses these keys to authenticate requests without caching them in the cloud.

Yes, once configured, the tools appear in your agent's available context. Simply ask the agent to list your sites or trigger a build to see it work.

All communication between your editor and the API is handled over secure channels. Your site metadata is never shared with third parties.

The server only reads public and account-specific site details like domain names and build history. It does not touch your source code or sensitive user credentials.

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