Poplar MCP Server for Cursor 11 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 Poplar MCP Server
Connect your Poplar account to any AI agent and take full control of your programmatic direct mail and physical outreach through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Poplar into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Poplar and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Trigger Mailers — Automatically send physical postcards or letters by providing a campaign ID and recipient details.
- Address Standardization — Clean and verify US mailing addresses using Poplar's specialized standardization service.
- Audience Management — List all mailing audiences and add new members via email or physical address.
- Suppression Control — Add recipients to the global 'Do Not Mail' list to manage opt-outs and compliance.
- Campaign Visibility — List all active direct mail campaigns and inspect available creatives.
- Delivery Tracking — Monitor the production and delivery status of specific mail pieces in real-time.
- Attribution Reporting — Submit customer orders back to Poplar to track the ROI of your physical mail campaigns.
The Poplar MCP Server exposes 11 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 Poplar to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Poplar 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 Poplar
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Poplar, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Poplar MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Poplar 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
Poplar + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Poplar 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
Poplar MCP Tools for Cursor (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Poplar to Cursor via MCP:
add_to_audience
Add a recipient to a specific audience list
add_to_suppression_list
Add a recipient to the global "Do Not Mail" list
get_api_profile
Get information about the authenticated account
get_mailer_status
Check the production and delivery status of a specific mailer
list_audiences
List all mailing audiences in your account
list_billing_history
List account billing and invoice data
list_mail_creatives
List all uploaded mailer designs/creatives
list_marketing_campaigns
List all direct mail campaigns
report_transaction
Report a customer order back to Poplar for attribution tracking
standardize_us_address
Pass fields like address_line1, city, state, postal_code. Clean and standardize a US mailing address
trigger_physical_mailer
Requires "campaign_id" and "recipient_json" (address details). Optional "merge_tags_json" for dynamic content. Trigger a physical mailer (postcard, letter) for a campaign
Example Prompts for Poplar in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Poplar immediately.
"Send a postcard to Jane Doe using campaign ID 'camp_123'."
"Standardize this address: 123 main st, nyc, ny 10001."
"List all active audiences and find 'Holiday VIPs'."
Troubleshooting Poplar MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Poplar to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Poplar + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Poplar 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 Poplar to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.