SportDB MCP Server for Cursor 18 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 SportDB MCP Server
Turn your AI agent into a dedicated sports analyst with SportDB. Query real-time match data, historical league tables, and deep player intelligence across multiple sports — all through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns SportDB into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from SportDB and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 18 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Live Match Tracking — Retrieve real-time scores for football, basketball, hockey, and tennis as they happen
- League Standings — Fetch full league tables with points, wins, draws, losses, and goal difference for any season
- Fixture Schedules — Browse completed and upcoming matches for specific leagues and seasons
- Match Deep Dive — Inspect individual matches with lineups, formations, substitutions, and in-game statistics
- Club Intelligence — Search for clubs, view profiles with stadium information, and retrieve current squad rosters
- Player Analytics — Search players, view career profiles, seasonal statistics, and complete transfer histories
The SportDB MCP Server exposes 18 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 SportDB to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SportDB 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 SportDB
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using SportDB, help me...". 18 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the SportDB MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with SportDB 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
SportDB + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the SportDB 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
SportDB MCP Tools for Cursor (18)
These 18 tools become available when you connect SportDB to Cursor via MCP:
get_club_players
Requires the numeric club ID. List all players currently registered to a specific club
get_club_profile
Requires the numeric club ID obtained from search results. Get the full profile of a club by its ID
get_competition_seasons
g., "premier-league"), returns all available seasons. Use this to find the season identifier needed for standings and fixtures queries. List available seasons for a specific competition
get_country_competitions
g., "england", "spain", "germany"), returns all competitions available in that country. The response includes competition slugs needed to drill deeper into seasons and standings. List competitions (leagues/cups) available in a specific country for a sport
get_fixtures
Includes dates, teams, scores for completed matches, and upcoming schedule. Requires sport, country_slug, competition_slug, and season. Get scheduled and completed match fixtures for a season
get_live_basketball
Use this when the user asks about ongoing basketball games or live NBA/EuroLeague results. Get live basketball match scores happening right now
get_live_football
Use this when the user asks about ongoing football games, current scores, or live results. Get live football (soccer) match scores happening right now
get_live_hockey
Use this when the user asks about ongoing hockey games or live NHL/KHL results. Get live ice hockey match scores happening right now
get_match
Use the match_id obtained from fixtures or live results. Get detailed information for a specific match by its ID
get_match_lineups
Returns player names and positions for each side. Get starting lineups and substitutions for a specific match
get_match_stats
Requires a valid match_id. Get in-match statistics for a specific match
get_player_profile
Requires the numeric player ID obtained from search results. Get the full profile of a player by their ID
get_player_stats
Requires the numeric player ID. Get career and seasonal statistics for a specific player
get_player_transfers
Requires the numeric player ID. Get the complete transfer history of a specific player
get_standings
Requires sport, country_slug, competition_slug, and season (e.g., "2024-2025"). This is the primary tool for answering "who is top of the league" questions. Get league table standings for a specific season of a competition
list_countries
The sport parameter should be a slug like "football", "basketball", "hockey", or "tennis". Use this as the starting point to navigate the competition hierarchy. List all countries available for a given sport
search_clubs
Returns a list of matching clubs with their IDs and basic metadata. Use this to find a club ID before requesting its profile or player roster. Search for clubs/teams by name keyword
search_players
Returns matching players with their IDs and basic profile data. Use this to find a player ID before requesting their detailed profile, statistics, or transfer history. Search for players by name keyword
Example Prompts for SportDB in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with SportDB immediately.
"Show me the live football scores right now."
"Search for Erling Haaland and show me his transfer history."
"Get the La Liga standings for the 2024-2025 season."
Troubleshooting SportDB MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting SportDB to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
SportDB + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating SportDB 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 SportDB to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 18 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.