Can the assistant manipulate or modify my raw stack trace data?

No, raw occurrence logs and stack traces are absolutely immutable in Rollbar to preserve forensic tracking accuracy. The AI can pull the detailed traces efficiently for you using tools like `get_occurrence`, but it cannot rewrite history or change the raw context data of any logged exception. It can only adjust the top-level ticket 'status' (resolving or muting) via the `update_item` operation.

Is possible to correlate an unexpected increase of exceptions immediately with a software deploy?

Yes! The conversational integration empowers exactly this workflow natively. You can instruct the assistant to retrieve the newest deployment records (`list_deploys`), and then read the high-frequency active exceptions concurrently listed on the top items (`top_active_items`). The AI can parse these timelines inside the chat log organically and identify patterns that align with the specific revision uploaded to production.

Can the AI filter errors by environment (e.g., production vs. staging)?

Yes. The `list_items` tool accepts an `environment` parameter, so you can ask the AI to show only production errors, staging errors, or any other custom environment you have configured in Rollbar.

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About Rollbar MCP Server

Connect your conversational assistant directly to Rollbar, the premier continuous code error tracking platform. This integration transforms your AI into a proactive site reliability engineer, allowing you to instantly isolate stack traces, track down the origin of critical bugs, and manage your code's lifecycles from a single text interface.

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

Uncover Critical Bugs — Instruct your assistant to list current active errors (list_items) or instantly retrieve the highest-impact issues severely affecting your user base (top_active_items).
Dive Deep into Exceptions — Pass a specific error ID to the AI (get_item) to explore occurrences (list_occurrences) and obtain complete stack trace logs (get_occurrence) to determine precisely where your application failed.
Manage Deployments & Health — Tell the AI to review the history of code deployments (list_deploys) or seamlessly report a brand-new release tied to a specific Git commit directly into the monitoring dashboard (report_deploy).
Orchestrate Resolution — Did you fix the problem? Direct the assistant to change the bug's status and automatically resolve or mute the error ticket (update_item).

The Rollbar 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 Rollbar to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Rollbar 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 Rollbar

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

Why Use Cursor with the Rollbar MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Rollbar 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

Rollbar + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Rollbar 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

Rollbar MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

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

get_deploy

Retrieves details for a specific deployment

get_item

Retrieves details for a specific error item

get_occurrence

Retrieves full details for a specific error occurrence

list_deploys

Lists all registered code deployments

list_invites

Lists pending team invitations

list_items

Lists all error items tracked by Rollbar

list_occurrences

Lists individual error occurrences for an item

report_deploy

Specify environment and Git revision. Reports a new code deployment to Rollbar

top_active_items

Retrieves the top most frequent error items

update_item

Valid statuses: active, resolved, muted. Updates the status of an error item

Example Prompts for Rollbar in Cursor

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

"Check the dashboard for any listed error items recorded recently."

"Get the stack trace and precise occurrence detail for occurrence ID '1234abcd'."

"Report a new deployment in Rollbar for the 'production' environment using the commit revision '8a3bd41'."

Troubleshooting Rollbar MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Rollbar 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.

Rollbar + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Rollbar 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.