Which models can I use?

Any model available on your API key: GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, GPT-4-turbo, o1, o3 — use `list_models` to see all.

Can I generate images?

Yes! Use `generate_image` with a text prompt. Supports 1024x1024, 1792x1024, and 1024x1792 sizes.

How does content moderation work?

The `moderate_content` tool analyzes text against OpenAI's content policy, flagging categories like hate, violence, and self-harm with confidence scores.

OpenAI MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About OpenAI MCP Server

Connect the OpenAI API to any AI agent and unlock the full power of GPT models as composable tools.

Cursor's Agent mode turns OpenAI into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from OpenAI 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

Chat Completions — Generate responses from GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, and other models
Image Generation — Create images with DALL-E 3 from text descriptions
Embeddings — Convert text to vector representations for semantic search
Content Moderation — Check text for policy violations automatically
Fine-tuning — Create and monitor custom model training jobs
File Management — List uploaded files for training and assistants
Assistants — Browse configured OpenAI Assistants
Structured Output — Generate structured JSON responses from prompts

The OpenAI 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 OpenAI to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OpenAI 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 OpenAI

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenAI, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the OpenAI MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with OpenAI 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

OpenAI + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the OpenAI 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

OpenAI MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect OpenAI to Cursor via MCP:

chat_completion

Specify model (gpt-4o, gpt-4o-mini, etc.) and messages array as JSON. Generate a chat completion using OpenAI models

create_embedding

Create text embeddings

create_fine_tune

Requires a previously uploaded JSONL training file ID. Create a fine-tuning job

generate_image

Returns the image URL. Generate an image with DALL-E 3

list_assistants

List OpenAI Assistants

list_files

List uploaded files

list_fine_tunes

List fine-tuning jobs

list_models

List available OpenAI models

moderate_content

Check content for policy violations

structured_output

Provide a system prompt and user message. Generate structured JSON output from a prompt

Example Prompts for OpenAI in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with OpenAI immediately.

"Ask GPT-4o to summarize this document in 3 bullet points."

"Generate an image of a futuristic cityscape at sunset."

"Check if this text violates content policies."

Troubleshooting OpenAI MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting OpenAI 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.

OpenAI + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenAI 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.