Where do I find my Radar API key?

Log into your Radar dashboard. Under 'Project Settings' or the dedicated API keys section, look for your 'Publishable Key'. This is the standard read-only key used for client integrations and MCP operations.

Should I use the Publishable Key or the Secret Key?

Always use the **Publishable Key** for this MCP server instance if possible, as the operations (geocoding, routing, lookup) are typically safe read-only spatial actions.

Can it calculate multi-stop routes like a delivery app?

Yes, but indirectly through distance comparisons. The basic routing API fetches times from Point A to Point B. The AI can chain these requests together to establish an estimated schedule contextually in your chat.

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About Radar MCP Server

Integrate Radar with an AI agent to bring enterprise-level location intelligence directly to your workflow. This server allows the AI to perform complex spatial lookups and geographical computations on your behalf.

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

Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding — Convert readable addresses into exact coordinates (latitude/longitude), or vice versa.
Route Calculation — Determine distance and driving times between multiple locations, predicting transit metrics efficiently.
Geofencing & Context — Check whether specific coordinates fall within defined geographical boundaries (e.g., regions, stores, administrative borders).
IP Geolocation — Locate a user or device strictly based on an IP address.

The Radar 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 Radar to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Radar 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 Radar

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

Why Use Cursor with the Radar MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Radar 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

Radar + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Radar 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

Radar MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

autocomplete

Provides address or place suggestions as a user types

calculate_route_distance

Calculates travel distance and duration between two points

calculate_routing_matrix

Calculates travel times and distances between multiple origins and destinations

forward_geocode

Converts a human-readable address into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)

get_location_context

Retrieves contextual information for a location, such as geofences and weather

ip_geocode

Retrieves geographic location information based on an IP address

reverse_geocode

Converts geographic coordinates into a human-readable address

search_geofences

Searches for active geofences near a specific location

search_places

Searches for nearby places (POIs) based on coordinates

validate_address

Validates and cleans up a structured address

Example Prompts for Radar in Cursor

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

"Geocode '1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA'."

"Find the driving distance between my office in San Francisco (lat, lng) and the San Jose airport."

"Locate the country based on the IP address 8.8.8.8."

Troubleshooting Radar MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Radar 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.

Radar + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Radar 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.