Northbeam MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About Northbeam MCP Server
Connect your Northbeam account to your AI agent and gain deep insights into your marketing performance and attribution data through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Northbeam into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Northbeam and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Metric Discovery — List all available performance metrics such as Attributed Revenue, Transactions, and Spend.
- Data Breakdowns — Access the labels used to group your data, including Platform, Campaign, Ad Set, and more.
- Attribution Modeling — View supported attribution models to understand how credit is assigned across touchpoints.
- Programmatic Exports — Initialize new data exports for specific date ranges and sets of metrics.
- Export Monitoring — Track the status of your active data exports and retrieve direct download URLs for results.
- Workspace Oversight — Monitor active webhooks, scheduled recurring exports, and recent export history.
- Account Insights — Access high-level configuration, dashboard settings, and authenticated account metadata.
The Northbeam MCP Server exposes 10 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 Northbeam to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Northbeam 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 Northbeam
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Northbeam, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Northbeam MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Northbeam 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
Northbeam + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Northbeam 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
Northbeam MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Northbeam to Cursor via MCP:
create_data_export
Initialize a new data export
get_account_info
Get account metadata
get_dashboard_settings
Get workspace dashboard settings
get_export_status
Check data export status
list_attribution_models
g., Clicks only, Modeled). List supported attribution models
list_breakdowns
g., Platform, Campaign, Ad Set) in attribution reports. List available data breakdowns
list_metrics
g., Attributed Revenue, Transactions, Spend) available for export. List available attribution metrics
list_recent_exports
List recently completed exports
list_scheduled_exports
List scheduled data exports
list_webhooks
List active webhooks
Example Prompts for Northbeam in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Northbeam immediately.
"List all the performance metrics available for export in my Northbeam account."
"Check the status of data export ID 'exp_12345'."
"Show me my recent data export history."
Troubleshooting Northbeam MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Northbeam to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Northbeam + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Northbeam MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Northbeam to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.