How do I get a Poe API access token?

Go to [creator.poe.com](https://creator.poe.com/), navigate to Settings > API, and generate an access token. This token authenticates all API requests for bot management.

What AI models can I query through Poe?

Poe has GPT-4, GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3 Opus, Llama 3, and dozens of specialized bots. Use query_bot to chain responses from multiple models in your workflows.

How does bot chaining work?

Using Poe API v2, your bot can query any other bot on Poe for free. The response becomes input for your bot's processing. Costs are covered by the user's free message limit or subscription.

Poe 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": {
    "poe": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Poe MCP Server

Connect your Poe (Quora's AI platform) account to any AI agent and manage your chatbot empire through natural conversation. Create bots, chain AI model responses, monitor conversations, and track performance — all via API.

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

Bot Management — List, create, update, and delete API bots programmatically
AI Model Chaining — Query any bot on Poe (GPT-4, Claude, etc.) from your bot using API v2
Message Monitoring — View recent conversations, debug responses, and analyze user interactions
Usage Statistics — Track message counts, unique users, response times, and error rates
Endpoint Testing — Send test messages to verify bot connectivity and response quality
Multi-Model Workflows — Build complex bots that combine responses from multiple AI models

The Poe 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 Poe to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Poe 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 Poe

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

Why Use Cursor with the Poe MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Poe 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

Poe + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Poe 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

Poe MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

create_bot

Requires a bot name, base URL for your API endpoint, and the model name. Optionally set a system prompt and description. Create a new API bot on Poe

delete_bot

This action cannot be undone. All conversation history and settings for the bot will be lost. Delete a Poe API bot

get_bot

Use the bot ID obtained from list_bots. Get details of a specific Poe bot

get_bot_stats

Essential for monitoring bot health, understanding user engagement, and identifying performance bottlenecks. Get usage statistics for a Poe bot

list_available_bots

Useful for discovering which AI models and specialized bots are available for chaining in your bot workflows. List publicly available bots on Poe that your bot can query

list_bots

Returns bot names, handles, models, and status. Essential first step to identify which bot to work with before querying, updating, or checking stats. List all API bots under your Poe account

list_messages

Useful for monitoring what users are asking, debugging bot responses, and analyzing conversation patterns. Returns message content, timestamps, and user identifiers. List recent messages for a specific Poe bot

query_bot

This allows chaining bot responses - your bot can query GPT-4, Claude, or any other bot on Poe and use the response as input. The cost is covered by the user's free message limit or subscription. Query another bot on Poe from your bot

send_message

Useful for testing endpoint connectivity and validating bot responses. The bot will process the message and return a response via its configured endpoint. Send a message to a Poe bot (simulate user interaction)

update_bot

Changes take effect immediately for new conversations. Update an existing Poe bot's configuration

Example Prompts for Poe in Cursor

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

"List all my bots and show stats for the first one."

"Create a bot called 'Research Assistant' using GPT-4 that summarizes articles."

"Query Claude-3.5-Sonnet from my ResearchBot: 'What are the key trends in AI?'"

Troubleshooting Poe MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Poe 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.

Poe + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Poe 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.