ServiceM8 MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 9 tools to Create Job, Get Company, Get Job, and more
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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The ServiceM8 app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 9 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About ServiceM8 MCP Server
Connect your ServiceM8 account to any AI agent and take full control of your field service management workflows through natural conversation. ServiceM8 is the ultimate platform for trade and service businesses, and this integration allows you to orchestrate jobs, coordinate staff, and manage client relations without leaving your chat interface.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ServiceM8 into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ServiceM8 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
- Job & Task Orchestration — List all managed jobs and retrieve detailed metadata, including status and scheduled times programmatically.
- Staff & Team Coordination — Access and monitor your staff directory to maintain a clear overview of team assignments and availability directly from the AI interface.
- Client CRM Control — List and search through your client and contact database to keep your professional records synchronized via natural language.
- Job Activity Tracking — Access real-time activity logs for specific jobs to monitor progress and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Operational Monitoring — Track job categories and manage system metadata to ensure your field service operations are always optimized.
The ServiceM8 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.
All 9 ServiceM8 tools available for Cursor
When Cursor connects to ServiceM8 through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning job-scheduling, work-orders, field-operations, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Requires description and company_uuid. Create a new ServiceM8 job
Get details for a specific company
Get details for a specific job
List job categories
List all companies (clients)
List all company contacts
Get activity history for a job
List all ServiceM8 jobs
List ServiceM8 staff members
Connect ServiceM8 to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ServiceM8 into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using ServiceM8
Why Use Cursor with the ServiceM8 MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ServiceM8 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
ServiceM8 + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ServiceM8 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
Example Prompts for ServiceM8 in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ServiceM8 immediately.
"List all our active jobs on ServiceM8."
"Show me all staff members in the organization."
"Fetch the activity history for job UUID 550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000."
Troubleshooting ServiceM8 MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting ServiceM8 to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ServiceM8 + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ServiceM8 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.