How do I find my OpenExchange App ID?

Log in to your [**Open Exchange Rates dashboard**](https://openexchangerates.org/login), and you will find your App ID on the home page. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support historical data?

Yes. The `get_historical_rates` tool allows you to retrieve the official closing rates for any date since 1999.

Can the agent perform currency conversions?

Yes. The `convert_currency` tool calculates the conversion between two currencies based on the latest market data instantly.

OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server for Cursor 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: OpenExchangeAPI
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire financial research and currency auditing workflow with OpenExchangeAPI, the reliable source for global exchange rates. By connecting OpenExchangeAPI to your agent, you transform complex currency data lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve latest rates, audit historical currency trends, and perform precise conversions without you ever touching a financial terminal. Whether you are conducting market analysis or managing international payments, your agent acts as a real-time financial analyst, ensuring your intelligence is always grounded in accurate, up-to-the-minute market data.

Cursor's Agent mode turns OpenExchangeAPI into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from OpenExchangeAPI and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Rate Auditing — Retrieve real-time exchange rates for over 200 currencies and maintain a clear view of global market fluctuations.
Historical Oversight — Query historical rates for any specific date to audit past financial trends and valuations.
Conversion Intelligence — Perform instant currency conversions between any pairs to assist in international budgeting.
Temporal Intelligence — Query exchange rate time series to monitor currency performance over specific periods.
Usage Monitoring — Get real-time API usage and plan metadata to maintain strict control over your research budget.

The OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server exposes 6 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 OpenExchangeAPI to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OpenExchangeAPI 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 OpenExchangeAPI

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenExchangeAPI, help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with OpenExchangeAPI 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

OpenExchangeAPI + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the OpenExchangeAPI 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

OpenExchangeAPI MCP Tools for Cursor (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect OpenExchangeAPI to Cursor via MCP:

convert_currency

Convert an amount from one currency to another

get_api_usage

Get current API usage and plan details

get_historical_rates

Get exchange rates for a specific historical date

get_latest_rates

Get the latest exchange rates for a base currency

get_rate_time_series

Get historical rates over a time period

list_supported_currencies

List all supported currency codes and names

Example Prompts for OpenExchangeAPI in Cursor

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

"Get the latest exchange rates for 'EUR' using OpenExchangeAPI."

"Convert 100 USD to BRL."

"What was the exchange rate for USD/JPY on 2020-01-01?"

Troubleshooting OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting OpenExchangeAPI 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.

OpenExchangeAPI + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenExchangeAPI 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.