Where do I get my ThoughtSpot Secret Key?

You can find or generate your Secret Key in the ThoughtSpot instances under the **Develop** menu, inside the **Security settings** (specifically Trusted Authentication). Note that you need admin tracking rights or developer privileges to enable this type of access.

Can the AI modify my dashboards?

No. The integration exclusively lists and searches metadata elements (Liveboards, Data connections, Answers, Users). It will not modify, overwrite, or delete any configurations or data objects.

What types of metadata can I search for?

Liveboards (dashboards), Answers (individual charts and tables), Logical Tables, data source connections, users, user groups, and organizational tags.

ThoughtSpot MCP Server for Cursor 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About ThoughtSpot MCP Server

Connect your ThoughtSpot instance to any AI agent and bring your analytics workflows directly into your chat. Search through your metadata, access reports, and list configurations natively.

Cursor's Agent mode turns ThoughtSpot into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ThoughtSpot and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 7 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Metadata Search — Search for specific analytical assets across your organization and filter by type (Liveboards, Answers, Logical Tables)
Browse Visualizations — List all available Liveboards (dashboards) and Answers (individual charts/tables) without leaving your environment
Team Management — Retrieve lists of registered account users and user groups, along with their access levels
Backend Topologies — List all configured data source connections (such as Snowflake and BigQuery) serving your platform
Organization — Navigate through metadata tags used for classifying data objects and reports

The ThoughtSpot MCP Server exposes 7 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 ThoughtSpot to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ThoughtSpot 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 ThoughtSpot

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ThoughtSpot, help me...". 7 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the ThoughtSpot MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ThoughtSpot 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

ThoughtSpot + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ThoughtSpot 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

ThoughtSpot MCP Tools for Cursor (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect ThoughtSpot to Cursor via MCP:

list_account_users

Lists all users in the ThoughtSpot instance

list_answers

Lists all saved Answers (individual charts or tables)

list_data_connections

g., Snowflake, BigQuery) are connected. Lists configured data source connections

list_liveboards

Lists all available Liveboards (dashboards)

list_metadata_tags

Lists all tags used for classifying metadata objects

list_user_groups

Lists all user groups

search_metadata

Supported types include LIVEBOARD, ANSWER, LOGICAL_TABLE, etc. Search for metadata objects in ThoughtSpot by type

Example Prompts for ThoughtSpot in Cursor

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

"Show me a list of all active database connections."

"Can you list all the user groups configured?"

Troubleshooting ThoughtSpot MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting ThoughtSpot 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.

ThoughtSpot + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating ThoughtSpot 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.