Prometheus MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 14 tools to Clean Tombstones, Create Snapshot, Delete Series, and more

Name: Prometheus
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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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The Prometheus MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Prometheus MCP Server

Connect your Prometheus instance to any AI agent and transform your observability data into actionable insights through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Prometheus into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Prometheus and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 14 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Instant & Range Queries — Evaluate complex PromQL expressions for real-time status or historical trends over specific time windows.
Metric Discovery — Find time series matching specific label selectors and explore available labels and their values across your environment.
Metadata Inspection — Retrieve detailed metadata about metrics scraped from targets to understand units, types, and help text.
Admin Operations — Create data snapshots, delete specific series, and clean tombstones (requires admin API enabled).
System Status — Inspect your Prometheus configuration, flags, and runtime information to ensure your monitoring stack is healthy.

The Prometheus MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 14 Prometheus tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to Prometheus through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning prometheus, promql, metrics, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

clean

Clean tombstones on Prometheus

enable-admin-api to be enabled. Remove deleted data from disk

create

Create snapshot on Prometheus

enable-admin-api to be enabled on the Prometheus server. Create a snapshot of all current data

delete

Delete series on Prometheus

enable-admin-api to be enabled. Delete data for a selection of series in a time range

find

Find series on Prometheus

Find time series matching label selectors

get

Get label values on Prometheus

Get all values for a specific label

get

Get labels on Prometheus

Get a list of all label names

get

Get metadata on Prometheus

Get metadata about metrics scraped from targets

get

Get status buildinfo on Prometheus

Get Prometheus build information

get

Get status config on Prometheus

Get the currently loaded Prometheus configuration (YAML)

get

Get status flags on Prometheus

Get configured Prometheus flag values

get

Get status runtimeinfo on Prometheus

Get Prometheus runtime information

get

Get status tsdb on Prometheus

Get TSDB cardinality statistics

action

Query on Prometheus

Evaluate a PromQL expression at a single point in time

query

Query range on Prometheus

Evaluate a PromQL expression over a range of time

Connect Prometheus to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Prometheus into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 Prometheus

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Prometheus, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Prometheus MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Prometheus 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

Prometheus + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Prometheus 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

Example Prompts for Prometheus in Cursor

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

"Run an instant query for 'up' to see which targets are currently reachable."

"Show me the average CPU usage for the last 30 minutes using query_range."

"What is the metadata for the metric 'http_requests_total'?"

Troubleshooting Prometheus MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Prometheus to Cursor through 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.

Prometheus + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Prometheus 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.

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