How do I create a Pingdom API Token?

In your Pingdom dashboard (or SolarWinds portal), go to **Settings** > **API Tokens**. Click **Add API Token**, give it a name, and ensure it has the necessary access levels.

Can I see response times for different global regions?

Yes! The `list_check_results` tool returns data from multiple probe locations, allowing you to see how your site performs from different parts of the world.

Does this support pausing multiple checks at once?

The tools handle checks individually, but you can ask the AI agent to 'Pause all checks related to our API' and it will process them sequentially using their IDs.

Pingdom 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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Pingdom MCP Server

Connect your Pingdom account to any AI agent and take full control of your website monitoring and reliability workflows through natural conversation.

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

Uptime Visibility — List all monitoring checks and retrieve real-time status (up, down, unconfirmed).
Performance Tracking — Fetch average response times and detailed outage history for any specific check.
Log Auditing — Retrieve raw check results to investigate specific errors or latency spikes.
Global Infrastructure Oversight — List all Pingdom probe locations to understand your monitoring coverage.
Alert Management — List notification contacts and pause or resume checks during maintenance windows.

The Pingdom 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 Pingdom to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Pingdom 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 Pingdom

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

Why Use Cursor with the Pingdom MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Pingdom 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

Pingdom + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Pingdom 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

Pingdom MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_average_response_time

Get average response time for a check

get_check_details

Get details for a specific check

get_check_outages

List outages for a specific check

list_alert_contacts

List alert notification contacts

list_check_results

List individual check results/logs

list_maintenance_windows

List scheduled maintenance windows

list_pingdom_probes

List all Pingdom monitoring locations (probes)

list_uptime_checks

List all Pingdom uptime checks

pause_uptime_check

Pause a specific uptime check

resume_uptime_check

Resume a specific uptime check

Example Prompts for Pingdom in Cursor

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

"List all my current uptime checks and their status."

"What was the average response time for the 'Main Site' check (ID: 12345) today?"

"Pause the uptime check for ID 98765 for our scheduled maintenance."

Troubleshooting Pingdom MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Pingdom 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.

Pingdom + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Pingdom 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.