What is a CIK number?

CIK (Central Index Key) is the SEC's unique identifier for every entity that files with the commission. It's a 10-digit number (zero-padded) used to access all filings, financial data, and company information on EDGAR.

Are foreign companies included?

Yes, any company that issues securities to the U.S. public and is required to report to the SEC (including Foreign Private Issuers) will be listed in EDGAR and have a CIK.

Do I need an API key for SEC lookup?

No, all data is accessed openly via SEC EDGAR endpoints. We only use a custom User-Agent to comply with their fairness policies.

SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search MCP Server for Cursor 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
    "sec-edgar-companies-ticker-lookup-company-search": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
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About SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search MCP Server

SEC company lookup.

Cursor's Agent mode turns SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 3 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

3 Tools

Ticker Lookup — Convert ticker to CIK
Search — Find companies by name/ticker
Company Info — Full SEC profile

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The SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search MCP Server exposes 3 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 SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search 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 SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search, help me..." — 3 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search 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

SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search 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

SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search MCP Tools for Cursor (3)

These 3 tools become available when you connect SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search to Cursor via MCP:

get_company_info

Provide either a CIK number or ticker. Get full company profile from SEC — SIC code, exchanges, filings history

lookup_ticker

g., AAPL, MSFT, TSLA) to the SEC CIK number needed for all EDGAR queries. Returns company name, CIK, and ticker. The CIK is the unique identifier SEC uses for all public companies. Look up a company by stock ticker — get CIK, name, and ID

search_companies

Returns matching companies with CIK numbers. Use this when you don't know the exact ticker. Search SEC-registered companies by name or ticker

Example Prompts for SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search immediately.

"Look up Apple on SEC EDGAR"

"Search SEC registered companies containing 'micro'"

"Get the full SEC profile for Tesla using its CIK"

Troubleshooting SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search 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.

SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating SEC EDGAR Companies — Ticker Lookup & Company Search 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.