ShipCompliant MCP Server for Cursor 8 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 ShipCompliant MCP Server
Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ShipCompliant into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ShipCompliant and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
- Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
- Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
- License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
- State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
- Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
- Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications
The ShipCompliant MCP Server exposes 8 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 ShipCompliant to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ShipCompliant, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the ShipCompliant MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ShipCompliant 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
ShipCompliant + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ShipCompliant 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
ShipCompliant MCP Tools for Cursor (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ShipCompliant to Cursor via MCP:
calculate_tax
Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax
check_compliance
Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance
check_license_status
Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state
get_shipping_rules
Get state shipping rules
get_state_rules
Get state alcohol rules
list_carriers
List approved carriers
list_licenses
Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses
list_products
List registered products
Example Prompts for ShipCompliant in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ShipCompliant immediately.
"Can we ship Pinot Noir from California to Texas?"
"Calculate alcohol taxes for a $50 bottle of wine shipped to New York."
"Show my active shipping licenses for California."
Troubleshooting ShipCompliant MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting ShipCompliant to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ShipCompliant + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.