Where do I find my Tinybird Admin Token?

Log in to your [**Tinybird Dashboard**](https://app.tinybird.co/), select a workspace, and go to the 'Auth Tokens' section. You can use the Admin Token or create a custom one with the necessary scopes.

Which SQL dialect does Tinybird use?

Tinybird is powered by ClickHouse, so it uses the ClickHouse SQL dialect, which includes powerful functions for high-performance analytical processing.

Tinybird Data Platform MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinybird-data-platform": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Tinybird Data Platform MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to Tinybird, the real-time data platform for developers. This integration allows you to oversee your analytical infrastructure, manage ingestion storage (Data Sources), and interact with transformation logic (Pipes) through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Tinybird Data Platform into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Tinybird Data Platform and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Infrastructure Oversight — List and inspect all your Data Sources and Pipes in real-time
Transformation Analysis — Retrieve SQL logic and nodes for any Pipe to understand how data is being processed
Live Querying — Execute published Pipes or run arbitrary SQL queries (ClickHouse dialect) to explore your data directly via the agent
Operational Metrics — Check ingestion stats, row counts, and storage sizes for your analytical units
Access Control — List and audit authentication tokens and workspace configurations

The Tinybird Data Platform MCP Server exposes 10 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 Tinybird Data Platform to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Tinybird Data Platform 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 Tinybird Data Platform

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Tinybird Data Platform, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Tinybird Data Platform MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Tinybird Data Platform 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

Tinybird Data Platform + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Tinybird Data Platform 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

Tinybird Data Platform MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Tinybird Data Platform to Cursor via MCP:

execute_sql_query

Execute an arbitrary SQL query against the Tinybird workspace

get_datasource_details

Get comprehensive information for a specific Data Source

get_datasource_stats

Retrieve ingestion and usage statistics for a Data Source

get_pipe_details

Get detailed information for a specific Pipe

list_auth_tokens

Retrieve a list of all authentication tokens in the workspace

list_datasources

Retrieve a list of all Data Sources in the current workspace

list_pipe_nodes

List all SQL nodes within a specific Pipe

list_pipes

Retrieve a list of all Pipes in the current workspace

list_workspaces

Retrieve a list of available workspaces

query_pipe_data

Execute a Pipe and retrieve the results as JSON

Example Prompts for Tinybird Data Platform in Cursor

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

"List all data sources in my Tinybird workspace."

"Run the pipe 'monthly_revenue_summary' with limit 5."

Troubleshooting Tinybird Data Platform MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Tinybird Data Platform 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.

Tinybird Data Platform + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Tinybird Data Platform 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.