Nuclino MCP Server for Cursor 12 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 Nuclino MCP Server
Connect your Nuclino account to your AI agent and seamlessly interact with your company's unified workspace for knowledge, docs, and projects.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Nuclino into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Nuclino and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Teams & Workspaces — Rapidly list all teams you are part of, and enumerate the nested workspaces and collections to understand your organization's hierarchy.
- Search & Query — Perform global fuzzy searches using
search_itemsto track down specific documents, notes, or project pages across the entire knowledge base. - Read Items & Files — Read the exact content configuration of any item (document) via
get_item, and list attachments or files uploaded to the platform. - Record Creation — Instantly create new items natively inside your workspace using natural language.
- Telemetrics — Enumerate members and structural fields within your Nuclino domain to keep the agent aware of context and owners.
The Nuclino MCP Server exposes 12 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 Nuclino to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Nuclino 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 Nuclino
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Nuclino, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Nuclino MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Nuclino 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
Nuclino + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Nuclino 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
Nuclino MCP Tools for Cursor (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Nuclino to Cursor via MCP:
create_item
Triggers real-time replication creating permanent Wiki documentation. Write a brand new knowledge Item / Page into a Workspace
delete_item
Always confirm with the user heavily before destroying knowledge. Irreversibly delete a structural Nuclino Item
get_item
Retrieve the exact Markdown payload and configuration of an Item
list_collections
Used to trace the document relationship graph paths visually within a target Workspace. List Collections (grouping directories) segmenting a Workspace
list_fields
Used to understand standard taxonomy dimensions applicable against Items. Map customizable structured property fields globally binding a Team
list_files
Exposes pure URL bindings mapping binary data records back to object storage. List physical attachments explicitly bolted onto an Item
list_items
Used to enumerate top-level document UUIDs, titles, and creation metadata natively spanning a specific Workspace layer. List all standard knowledge items (pages) in a Workspace
list_teams
Use this as the entry point to discover available root organizational unit IDs traversing down into workspaces. List all organizational Teams the authenticated user belongs to
list_users
Enumerate human identities attached globally onto a Team
list_workspaces
Returns internal workspace UUIDs essential for scoping later item queries. List all isolated Workspaces mapped within a specific Team
search_items
Use to uncover unknown UUIDs. Execute an indexed semantic search globally across a Team
update_item
Alters the sync tree immediately appending new wiki edits. Overwrite active partial Markdown states inside a listed Item
Example Prompts for Nuclino in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Nuclino immediately.
"Search Nuclino for any documentation mentioning 'SSO Security Policies'."
"Create an item titled 'Project X Architecture Brief' in the Engineering workspace."
"List all teams connected to this authentication token."
Troubleshooting Nuclino MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Nuclino to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Nuclino + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nuclino 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 Nuclino to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.