How to Use the OceanBase MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor modify my OceanBase database tables?

No, Cursor is restricted to administrative utilities like listdatabases and cannot run destructive queries or alter your OceanBase table structures.

Q: Does the OceanBase MCP Server integration work with Cursor's Agent mode?

Yes, Cursor's Agent mode can autonomously call getresourcestats and listtenants to diagnose connection errors or resource constraints on your OceanBase clusters.

Write application code in Cursor using live schema and cluster metadata from your OceanBase database.

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Inject OceanBase schema details directly into Cursor

The `list_databases` tool allows Cursor to pull your actual OceanBase database schemas directly into your active coding session. The editor's agent reads the current OceanBase database structure so it can write accurate SQL queries for your application. This eliminates the need to manually copy OceanBase table definitions into Cursor or guess column names. Cursor uses `get_tenant_details` to ensure the generated code targets the correct OceanBase database environment.

Verify target environments with this MCP Server

This MCP Server implements `list_instances` to let Cursor check which OceanBase database instances are active before you deploy your code. Your Cursor AI coding agent verifies that your local configuration matches the live OceanBase infrastructure. By calling `get_instance_details`, Cursor flags mismatches between your local database client settings and the actual OceanBase deployment. It keeps your Cursor development environment aligned with your staging and production OceanBase setups.

Map database workspaces to active codebases

The `list_projects` tool gives Cursor immediate access to the projects defined inside your OceanBase database account. The Cursor agent links your active workspace to specific OceanBase infrastructure resources without forcing you to open a browser tab. Running `get_workspaces` alongside these project lists helps Cursor understand the boundary of your OceanBase database environment. You get a clear, developer-focused view of your distributed OceanBase database topology right inside the Cursor editor sidebar.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about OceanBase MCP in Cursor

Add the OceanBase MCP Server configuration to your project's `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Once saved, Cursor automatically indexes the tools, allowing you to reference your OceanBase database clusters directly in Composer or chat.

No, Cursor is restricted to administrative utilities like `list_databases` and cannot run destructive queries or alter your OceanBase table structures.

Yes, Cursor's Agent mode can autonomously call `get_resource_stats` and `list_tenants` to diagnose connection errors or resource constraints on your OceanBase clusters.

No, you do not need to expose your OceanBase database to the public internet because the connection is managed securely through Cursor via the MCP gateway.

Your OceanBase credentials, database names, and tenant configurations are stored securely inside the Vinkius vault, and Cursor only receives safe metadata outputs like `get_cluster_details`.

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