Where do I find my Project ID?

You can find your Project ID in PostHog under **Project Settings**. It is a numeric ID usually found at the top of the settings page.

Does this support PostHog EU instances?

Yes! Use the optional `POSTHOG_HOST` credential and set it to `https://eu.posthog.com`. By default, it uses the US host (`https://app.posthog.com`).

Can I see individual user properties?

Absolutely. Use the `get_person` tool with a Person ID to retrieve all properties, tags, and identification metadata for a specific user.

PostHog MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
    "posthog": {
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    }
  }
}

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About PostHog MCP Server

Connect your PostHog project to any AI agent and take full control of your product analytics and feature management through natural conversation.

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

Insight Exploration — List and retrieve detailed metadata for saved insights, including trends, funnels, and retention charts.
User Tracking — List identified persons and inspect their properties to understand individual user behavior.
Feature Management — Maintain a clear view of all feature flags and their current configurations.
Experiment Monitoring — List active and past experiments to track product improvements and results.
Event Auditing — List the most recent events captured by your project to verify data ingestion and user actions.

The PostHog 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 PostHog to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the PostHog 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 PostHog

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

Why Use Cursor with the PostHog MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with PostHog 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

PostHog + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the PostHog 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

PostHog MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_event

Get details for a specific event

get_insight

Get details for a specific insight

get_person

Get details for a specific person

list_actions

List defined user actions

list_dashboards

List project dashboards

list_events

List recent project events

list_experiments

List all active and past experiments

list_feature_flags

List all feature flags

list_insights

) for the project. List PostHog insights

list_persons

List identified persons/users

Example Prompts for PostHog in Cursor

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

"List all saved insights in our PostHog project."

"Check the status of all feature flags."

"List the last 5 persons identified in our project."

Troubleshooting PostHog MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting PostHog 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.

PostHog + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating PostHog 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.