OpenDota MCP Server for Cursor 18 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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"mcpServers": {
"opendota": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About OpenDota MCP Server
Connect to OpenDota and explore the world's most comprehensive Dota 2 match database through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns OpenDota into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from OpenDota and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 18 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Player Profiles — Get player stats, rank tier, MMR estimate, winrate and most played heroes
- Match History — Browse a player's full match history with hero, result, KDA and duration
- Match Details — Get complete match info including all 10 players, items, builds, damage and objectives
- Heroes — List all 124 Dota 2 heroes with their roles, attributes and performance benchmarks
- Teams — Discover professional teams with their ratings, rosters and win/loss records
- Leagues — Browse all pro leagues and tournaments with tiers and dates
- Records — See all-time records for kills, GPM, XPM, hero damage and more
- MMR Distribution — View rank tier distribution across the entire Dota 2 player base
- Search — Find players, teams and leagues by name
The OpenDota MCP Server exposes 18 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 OpenDota to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenDota 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 OpenDota
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenDota, help me...". 18 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the OpenDota MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with OpenDota 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
OpenDota + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the OpenDota 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
OpenDota MCP Tools for Cursor (18)
These 18 tools become available when you connect OpenDota to Cursor via MCP:
get_benchmarks
Compare any player's stats against the broader player base. Requires a hero ID (from list_heroes). Get hero performance benchmarks
get_constants
Optionally specify a resource name (e.g. "game_mode", "lobby_type", "lane_role", "patch", "cluster") to get a specific constant set. Get OpenDota constant data
get_distributions
Shows how many players are in each bracket (Herald, Guardian, Crusader, Archon, Legend, Ancient, Divine, Immortal). Useful for understanding where a player stands in the overall population. Get MMR and rank distributions
get_match
Returns the match duration, game mode, lobby type, league, radiant/dire team compositions, all 10 players' heroes, items, KDA, GPM, XPM, hero damage, tower damage and healing. Also includes draft picks, chat logs and team objectives for professional matches. Get detailed match info
get_player
Returns the player's profile picture, rank tier, MMR estimate, total matches, winrate and country. Account IDs are numeric Steam IDs (e.g. 87276347 for Arteezy, 19672354 for SumaiL). Use search to find a player by name first. Get player profile and stats
get_player_heroes
Useful for analyzing a player's hero pool and identifying their best heroes. Get a player's performance stats by hero
get_player_matches
Each match includes the match ID, hero played, result (win/loss), kills, deaths, assists, duration, game mode, lobby type, league and start time. Sorted by most recent first. Returns thousands of matches for active players. Get a player's match history
get_player_recent_matches
Each match includes the match ID, hero played, result, KDA, duration and game mode. Useful for checking a player's current form and recent hero pool. Get a player's recent matches (last 20)
get_player_records
Shows the match ID, hero and value for each record. Get a player's personal records
get_player_wl
Shows wins and losses for each hero, revealing their strongest and weakest picks. Useful for understanding a player's hero preferences and strengths. Get a player's win/loss record by hero
get_records
Supported fields: "kills", "deaths", "assists", "last_hits", "denies", "gold_per_min", "xp_per_min", "hero_damage", "tower_damage", "hero_healing", "level", "duration", "longest_word". Returns the top record holders with match IDs and hero info. Get all-time game records
get_team
Returns the team name, tag, logo, rating, win/loss record, player roster, matches played and recent results. Get detailed info for a professional team
list_heroes
Returns approximately 124 heroes. Useful for discovering hero IDs to use with other tools. Get the list of all Dota 2 heroes
list_leagues
Each league includes its ID, name, tier (premium, professional, amateur), region, start/end dates and logo URL. Useful for discovering tournaments and filtering matches by league. Get the list of professional leagues
list_recent_matches
Each match includes the match ID, start time, duration, radiant/dire team average MMR and winner. Returns up to 500 matches. Useful for browsing recent games and finding match IDs to explore. Get recent public matches
list_teams
Each team includes its ID, name, tag, logo URL, rating, number of wins/losses and last match time. Sorted by team rating. Useful for discovering pro teams and their IDs. Get the list of professional teams
run_explorer_query
Requires a valid SQL query string. Returns query results as an array. Advanced feature for deep data analysis. Example: "SELECT hero_id, count(*) matches FROM player_matches GROUP BY hero_id ORDER BY matches DESC LIMIT 10" Run a custom SQL query via OpenDota Explorer
search
Returns matching results with their types and IDs. Useful for finding a player's account ID or a team's ID when you only know their name. Search for players, teams, leagues and heroes
Example Prompts for OpenDota in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with OpenDota immediately.
"Search for the player 'Arteezy'."
"Show me all Dota 2 heroes."
"What are the all-time records for most kills in a single match?"
Troubleshooting OpenDota MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting OpenDota to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
OpenDota + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenDota 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 OpenDota to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 18 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.