Patchstack Security MCP Server for Cursor 9 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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About Patchstack Security MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to Patchstack, the leading security platform for WordPress and PHP applications. This integration allows you to oversee the security status of all your monitored sites, track known vulnerabilities in plugins and themes, and audit security alerts through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Patchstack Security into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Patchstack Security and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Software Oversight — Get a comprehensive overview of all plugins, themes, and core versions across your monitored sites
- Threat Intelligence — Search the massive Patchstack database for known vulnerabilities in specific WordPress components
- Live Alerts — Retrieve the latest security alerts and triggered firewall rules to stay ahead of attacks
- Site Auditing — List and inspect individual sites to check their security scores and vulnerability counts
- Auto-Update Management — Review your settings for automatic security patching of vulnerable components
The Patchstack Security MCP Server exposes 9 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 Patchstack Security to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Patchstack Security 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 Patchstack Security
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Patchstack Security, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Patchstack Security MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Patchstack Security 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
Patchstack Security + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Patchstack Security 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
Patchstack Security MCP Tools for Cursor (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Patchstack Security to Cursor via MCP:
get_autoupdate_settings
Retrieve settings for automatic updates of vulnerable components
get_component_vulnerabilities
Retrieve all known vulnerabilities for a specific component
get_latest_alerts
Retrieve the latest security alerts and triggered rules
get_latest_vulnerabilities
Retrieve the latest vulnerabilities added to the database
get_site_software
Retrieve a list of all software installed on a specific site
get_software_overview
Retrieve a security overview of all software across your sites
get_vulnerability_details
Get detailed information for a specific vulnerability
list_sites
Retrieve a list of all sites monitored by Patchstack
search_vulnerabilities
Search the Patchstack vulnerability database
Example Prompts for Patchstack Security in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Patchstack Security immediately.
"List all my monitored sites in Patchstack."
"Search for vulnerabilities in the 'Contact Form 7' plugin."
Troubleshooting Patchstack Security MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Patchstack Security to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Patchstack Security + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Patchstack Security 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 Patchstack Security to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.