Trimble MCP Server for Cursor 10 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 Trimble MCP Server
Connect your AI agent exclusively to your *Trimble PCMILER logistics infrastructure. Elevate your transportation operations replacing disjointed navigation screens. Communicate organically to your agent to dictate exact vehicle dimensions to avoid tight bridges, compile meticulous state-by-state fuel mileage reports, or estimate holistic transit budgets using precise industrial coordinates.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Trimble into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Trimble 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
- Heavy Routing Limits — Command a route trace bypassing commercial hazard zones using variables like actual truck dimensions (height, weight) directly in conversation
- Toll Estimation — Ping exactly how much a full route will impact your budget by breaking down both cash and electronic toll values mathematically
- State Mileage Reporting — Generate automatic fuel-tax (IFTA) summaries calculating exact penetration mileage crossed inside individual states
- Logistics Forensics — Interrogate geographical locations using structured isochrone grids (predicting max travel based on an hour limit) or matrix origins
- Spatial Exclusions — Trace itineraries avoiding strictly designated public roads and restricting expressways in the blink of an eye
The Trimble 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 Trimble to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trimble 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 Trimble
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Trimble, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Trimble MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Trimble 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
Trimble + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Trimble 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
Trimble MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Trimble to Cursor via MCP:
calculate_driving_isochrone
Provide center coordinates and time in minutes. Calculates the reachable area within a specific time limit from a center point
calculate_matrix_routing
Provide arrays of lon,lat points. Calculates distances and travel times between multiple origins and destinations
calculate_state_mileage
Calculates mileage broken down by US state or province for a given route
calculate_trip_tolls
Returns cash and electronic toll fees in USD. Estimates the total toll costs for a specific truck route
calculate_truck_route
Returns distance, time, and routing polyline. Calculates a truck-compliant route between multiple stops using Trimble PC*MILER
get_truck_directions
Considers bridge heights, HazMat restrictions, and weight limits. Retrieves turn-by-turn driving directions for a truck route
reverse_geocode
Converts geographic coordinates into the nearest commercial address
route_avoiding_roads
Calculates a route that explicitly avoids certain roads or expressways
route_by_vehicle_size
Provide vehicle height in inches and weight in lbs. Calculates a truck route using specific vehicle dimensions
search_trimble_address
Searches for locations and commercial addresses in the Trimble database
Example Prompts for Trimble in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Trimble immediately.
"Calculate a truck route starting from -74.0,40.7 to -75.0,41.0."
"What are the estimated toll costs passing that exact same route?"
Troubleshooting Trimble MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Trimble to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Trimble + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trimble 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 Trimble to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.