Can I verify if a payment was successful?

Yes! Use the `verify_transaction` tool with the transaction reference. It will return the current status (e.g., success, failed, abandoned) and the amount paid.

How do I find a customer by their email?

You can use the `get_customer` tool and provide the customer's email address as the identifier. It will fetch their profile, customer code, and associated metadata.

Does this support checking recurring subscriptions?

Absolutely. Use the `list_subscriptions` and `get_subscription` tools to manage and monitor recurring billing for your customers.

Paystack 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": {
    "paystack": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Paystack MCP Server

Connect your Paystack account to any AI agent and take full control of your payment operations through natural conversation.

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

Transaction Management — List all transactions, retrieve detailed metadata, and verify payment statuses using references.
Customer Oversight — List and inspect customer profiles to understand their payment history and metadata.
Subscription Tracking — Monitor active subscriptions and billing plans to maintain a clear view of recurring revenue.
Refunds & Transfers — List recent refunds and outbound transfers to keep your financial records in sync.
Plan Management — View all configured payment plans and their associated settings.

The Paystack 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 Paystack to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Paystack 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 Paystack

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

Why Use Cursor with the Paystack MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Paystack 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

Paystack + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Paystack 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

Paystack MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_customer

Get specific customer details

get_subscription

Get specific subscription details

get_transaction

Get details for a specific transaction

list_customers

List all customers

list_plans

List all payment plans

list_refunds

List all refunds

list_subscriptions

List all subscriptions

list_transactions

List Paystack transactions

list_transfers

List all transfers

verify_transaction

Verify a transaction status

Example Prompts for Paystack in Cursor

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

"Check the status of transaction reference 'ref_789456'."

"List the last 5 customers registered in our Paystack account."

"How many active subscriptions do we currently have?"

Troubleshooting Paystack MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Paystack 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.

Paystack + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Paystack 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.