How do I find my OpenUV API Key?

Log in to your [**OpenUV account**](https://www.openuv.io/console), and you will find your API Key in your console dashboard. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support location search by coordinates?

Yes. All OpenUV tools require latitude and longitude parameters to retrieve precise regional radiation metadata.

Are sun protection recommendations included?

Yes. The `get_uv_protection_guide` tool retrieves specific safety metadata including recommended protective gear based on the current UV Index.

Open UV Index API MCP Server for Cursor 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
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About Open UV Index API MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire environmental safety and UV auditing workflow with the Open UV Index API, the comprehensive source for real-time ultraviolet radiation data. By connecting OpenUV.io to your agent, you transform complex atmospheric searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time UV indices, audit daily forecasts, and query sun protection metadata without you ever touching a weather portal. Whether you are planning outdoor activities or conducting regional environmental research, your agent acts as a real-time health consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Open UV Index API into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Open UV Index API and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 4 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

UV Auditing — Retrieve real-time UV Index data for any coordinate pair and maintain a clear view of radiation exposure.
Forecast Oversight — Audit the daily UV forecast to understand the temporal distribution of solar intensity instantly.
Ozone Discovery — Query atmospheric ozone levels to understand the environmental reach of radiation protection.
Protection Intelligence — Retrieve sun safety recommendations based on current UV metadata to assist in regional health planning.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your safety research workflow is always operational.

The Open UV Index API MCP Server exposes 4 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 Open UV Index API to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Open UV Index API 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 Open UV Index API

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Open UV Index API, help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Open UV Index API MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Open UV Index API 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

Open UV Index API + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Open UV Index API 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

Open UV Index API MCP Tools for Cursor (4)

These 4 tools become available when you connect Open UV Index API to Cursor via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the Open UV service is operational

get_uv_forecast

Get UV Index forecast for a specific location

get_uv_index

Get real-time UV Index data for a specific location

get_uv_protection_guide

Get sun protection recommendations based on UV Index

Example Prompts for Open UV Index API in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Open UV Index API immediately.

"What is the real-time UV Index for latitude 37.7749 and longitude -122.4194 using Open UV?"

"Show the UV forecast for today in 'Sydney, Australia'."

"What sun protection is recommended for a UV Index of 10?"

Troubleshooting Open UV Index API MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Open UV Index API to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Open UV Index API + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Open UV Index API MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.