Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server for Cursor 6 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server
Connect Salesforce Marketing to any AI agent.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Salesforce Marketing Cloud into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Salesforce Marketing Cloud and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Campaigns — Search, create, and filter by status
- Members — View and add leads/contacts to campaigns
- Performance — Aggregate metrics by campaign type
The Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server exposes 6 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Salesforce Marketing Cloud, help me..." — 6 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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
Salesforce Marketing Cloud + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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
Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Tools for Cursor (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Cursor via MCP:
sf_add_campaign_member
Provide campaignId and either contactId OR leadId (not both). Status defaults to "Sent" but can be set to "Responded", "Registered", etc. based on your campaign member statuses. Returns the created membership record. Add a lead or contact to a Salesforce marketing campaign for attribution tracking and engagement measurement
sf_campaign_members
Returns member name, type (Lead or Contact), status (Sent/Responded/etc.), and response date. Use to see who is in a campaign, track engagement, or analyze campaign reach. Essential for campaign ROI and attribution analysis. Get all leads and contacts enrolled in a specific Salesforce campaign with their membership status and response dates
sf_campaign_performance
Returns the number of campaigns, total leads generated, total conversions, total budgeted cost, and actual cost per campaign type. Provides an instant ROI overview across all marketing channels. Use for marketing dashboard, channel-level performance comparison, or budget allocation analysis. Get aggregate marketing campaign performance — campaign counts, total leads, conversions, and costs grouped by campaign type
sf_campaigns_by_status
Returns campaigns with lead/contact counts, budget, and conversion data. Use for questions like "which campaigns are currently running?" or "show completed campaigns with their results." Get Salesforce campaigns filtered by status — Planned, In Progress, Completed, or Aborted — with full metrics
sf_create_campaign
Name is required. Type: Email, Conference, Webinar, Trade Show, Public Relations, Advertisement, Banner Ads, Telemarketing. Status defaults to "Planned". Dates use YYYY-MM-DD. budgetedCost is the planned spend. Returns the created campaign with its Salesforce ID. Create a new marketing campaign in Salesforce with name, type, status, dates, description, and budget
sf_search_campaigns
Returns campaign name, status (Planned/In Progress/Completed/Aborted), type (Email/Conference/Webinar/Advertisement), start/end dates, number of leads generated, contacts converted, budgeted cost, and actual cost. Use when the user asks about marketing initiatives, campaign performance, or budget spend. Search Salesforce marketing campaigns by name to find initiatives with status, type, budget, and lead/contact conversion metrics
Example Prompts for Salesforce Marketing Cloud in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Salesforce Marketing Cloud immediately.
"What is the conversion rate of our Email campaigns?"
"Create a new webinar campaign for Q2 product launch"
"Show me all in-progress campaigns"
Troubleshooting Salesforce Marketing Cloud MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Salesforce Marketing Cloud + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Salesforce Marketing Cloud 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 Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.