Do I need an API key to use TED?

No! The TED Search API allows anonymous access for basic queries. An API key only increases your rate limits for high-volume usage. You can start searching tenders immediately without any credentials. If you need higher throughput, get a free key at developer.ted.europa.eu.

How can I find IT contracts over 500K EUR in Germany?

Combine tools: use `search_by_cpv` with code 72000000 (IT services) or `search_by_country` with code DE, then ask your agent to filter by value. Or use `search_by_value` with min_value 500000 and max_value 10000000. Your agent cross-references the results to show only German IT contracts above your threshold.

Is TED data limited to EU countries only?

TED primarily covers the 27 EU member states, but it also includes notices from EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), EU candidate countries, and some international organizations. All tools return data across this full scope. The `search_by_country` tool supports ISO codes for all covered territories.

TED EU MCP Server for Cursor 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ted-eu": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About TED EU MCP Server

Connect TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) to any AI agent and search EU public procurement opportunities through natural conversation instead of navigating complex procurement portals.

Cursor's Agent mode turns TED EU into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from TED EU 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

Full-Text Search — Search across all TED procurement notices using keywords like "software development" or "medical equipment"
Country Filtering — Find active tenders from any of the 27 EU member states using ISO country codes
CPV Classification — Search by Common Procurement Vocabulary codes to target specific industry sectors
Value Range Search — Filter tenders by contract value in EUR to match your company size and capacity
Recent Opportunities — Monitor newly published tenders from the last 7 days to stay ahead of deadlines
Notice Details — Retrieve full procurement details including lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contacts

The TED EU 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 TED EU to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the TED EU 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 TED EU

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using TED EU, help me..." — 6 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the TED EU MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with TED EU 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

TED EU + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the TED EU 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

TED EU MCP Tools for Cursor (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect TED EU to Cursor via MCP:

get_tender

Includes description, lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contact. Get tender notice details

list_recent_tenders

Default is 7 days. Use to monitor new opportunities. List recently published tenders

search_by_country

Use ISO country codes: DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, etc. Search tenders by country

search_by_cpv

CPV codes classify EU contracts by sector: 72000000 (IT), 45000000 (Construction), 33000000 (Medical). Search tenders by CPV code

search_by_value

Useful for finding contracts matching your company size. Search tenders by contract value

search_tenders

Returns title, country, value, deadline, and contracting authority. Covers all 27 EU member states. Search EU public tenders

Example Prompts for TED EU in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with TED EU immediately.

"Find recent tenders for software development in France."

"Show me construction tenders worth over 5 million euros."

"What new tenders were published this week?"

Troubleshooting TED EU MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting TED EU 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.

TED EU + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating TED EU 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.