Where do I find my Personal Access Token?

In Optimizely, go to **Profile Settings** > **API Access** and generate a new Personal Access Token. Ensure it has the necessary permissions for the projects you want to manage.

Can I start an experiment that is in draft mode?

Yes, using the `start_experiment` tool will attempt to set the status to 'running'. However, Optimizely requires the experiment to be valid and fully configured before it can transition from draft to running.

How do I find my Project ID?

You can use the `list_projects` tool to see all projects associated with your account along with their IDs. You can also find it in the URL when viewing a project in the Optimizely dashboard.

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

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  "mcpServers": {
    "optimizely": {
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    }
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}

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About Optimizely MCP Server

Connect your Optimizely account to any AI agent and take full control of your experimentation and feature management workflows through natural conversation.

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

Project Overview — List all projects and retrieve detailed metadata to maintain a clear view of your workspace.
Experiment Management — List experiments, check current status (running, paused, draft), and retrieve detailed configurations.
Feature Flag Tracking — List feature flags and inspect their definitions across different projects.
Audience & Event Auditing — List defined audiences and conversion events to verify your targeting and tracking setup.
Live Controls — Start or pause experiments directly through the agent to react quickly to results or issues.

The Optimizely 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 Optimizely to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Optimizely 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 Optimizely

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

Why Use Cursor with the Optimizely MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Optimizely 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

Optimizely + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Optimizely 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

Optimizely MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_experiment

Get details for a specific experiment

get_feature_flag

Get details for a specific feature flag

get_project

Get details for a specific project

list_audiences

List defined audiences in a project

list_events

List conversion events in a project

list_experiments

List experiments in a project

list_feature_flags

List feature flags in a project

list_projects

List all Optimizely projects

pause_experiment

Set experiment status to paused

start_experiment

Set experiment status to running

Example Prompts for Optimizely in Cursor

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

"List all Optimizely projects in my account."

"Check the status of all experiments in project 12345."

"Pause experiment 67890 in project 12345."

Troubleshooting Optimizely MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Optimizely 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.

Optimizely + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Optimizely 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.