ReliefWeb MCP Server for Cursor 9 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 ReliefWeb MCP Server
Connect to ReliefWeb and explore the world's largest humanitarian information database through natural conversation — no API key needed.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ReliefWeb into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ReliefWeb and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Report Search — Search humanitarian reports, situation updates and assessments with filters for country, disaster, theme, format, organization and date range
- Disaster Data — Browse tracked disasters including earthquakes, floods, cyclones, droughts and conflicts
- Countries — Get country information and associated humanitarian data
- Organizations — Find UN agencies, NGOs and government bodies publishing humanitarian data
- Job Postings — Search humanitarian job opportunities worldwide
- Themes & Formats — Explore report categories (Health, Shelter, Food, Protection) and formats (Situation Report, Assessment, Map)
The ReliefWeb MCP Server exposes 9 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 ReliefWeb to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ReliefWeb 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 ReliefWeb
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ReliefWeb, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the ReliefWeb MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ReliefWeb 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
ReliefWeb + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ReliefWeb 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
ReliefWeb MCP Tools for Cursor (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect ReliefWeb to Cursor via MCP:
get_countries
Returns country names, ISO codes and associated disaster counts. Useful for finding country IDs to use in report searches. Search countries in the ReliefWeb database
get_disasters
Returns disaster names, types (earthquake, flood, cyclone, etc.), start dates and affected countries. Search disasters (earthquakes, floods, cyclones, etc.)
get_formats
Returns format names and IDs (Situation Report, Assessment, Press Release, Map, etc.) for filtering reports by type. Get report formats
get_jobs
Returns job titles, organizations, locations, types and posting dates. Search humanitarian job postings
get_organizations
Returns organization names, types and report counts. Search humanitarian organizations
get_report
Returns full report metadata including title, body, source, themes, countries, disasters and file attachments. Get a specific report by ID
get_reports
Supports free-text query, date range filtering, and filtering by country, disaster type, theme, format, source, organization and language. Returns report titles, dates, sources, themes and links. Search humanitarian reports
get_sources
Returns source names and types. Get report sources
get_themes
Returns theme names and IDs for filtering reports by topic (Health, Shelter, Food, Protection, etc.). Get report themes
Example Prompts for ReliefWeb in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ReliefWeb immediately.
"Find situation reports about earthquakes in Turkey."
"What disasters are currently active?"
"Show me humanitarian job postings in South Sudan."
Troubleshooting ReliefWeb MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting ReliefWeb to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ReliefWeb + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ReliefWeb 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 ReliefWeb to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.