Vanta 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 Vanta MCP Server
Connect your Vanta account to any AI agent and bring continuous security monitoring directly into your conversational workflow.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Vanta into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Vanta 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
- Personnel Compliance — Rapidly list all active personnel records, fetch specific user security training completion details, or deactivate users directly during employee offboarding.
- Endpoint Fleet — Retrieve data on all computers and physical workstations actively monitored by Vanta, ensuring disk encryption and antivirus SLA compliance.
- Vulnerability Tracking — Monitor unpatched Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) across your cloud infrastructure and verify remediation SLAs in real-time.
- Security Posture — Access public Trust Center configurations, review pending security report requests from customers, and list your internal risk-vetted third-party vendors (subprocessors).
The Vanta 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 Vanta to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Vanta 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 Vanta
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Vanta, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Vanta MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Vanta 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
Vanta + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Vanta 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
Vanta MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Vanta to Cursor via MCP:
vanta_compliance_status
Shows: overall pass rate percentage, number of passing/failing/warning tests per framework, critical alerts requiring immediate attention, and the audit-readiness score. Use when the user asks "how is our compliance?", "are we ready for the SOC 2 audit?", or needs a quick compliance health check across all frameworks. Get the overall compliance posture dashboard — pass rates per framework, critical alerts, and audit readiness score across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR
vanta_get_test
Use to drill into a failing test: "why is the MFA test failing?" or "which resources are non-compliant for encryption?" Get detailed information about a specific Vanta compliance test — evidence, linked controls, failing resources, and remediation guidance
vanta_list_computers
Each device shows: device name, OS version, disk encryption status, firewall enabled, antivirus installed, screen lock configured, owner email, and overall compliance status. Use for endpoint compliance audits, device inventory, or identifying non-compliant machines before an audit. List monitored endpoint devices — laptops and desktops with OS version, encryption status, antivirus, and compliance state
vanta_list_evidence_requests
Each request includes: description of the evidence needed, assigned owner, due date, completion status, and linked control. Use during audit preparation: "what evidence is still outstanding?", "who needs to submit screenshots?", or "are we ready for the audit?" List outstanding audit evidence requests in Vanta — documents and screenshots needed from team members with deadlines
vanta_list_integrations
). Each integration shows: service name, connection status (connected/disconnected/error), last sync date, coverage metrics, and any configuration warnings. Use to check integration health, verify coverage, or troubleshoot sync issues. List all connected integrations in Vanta — cloud providers, identity providers, code repos, and their sync status
vanta_list_people
Each person includes: name, email, role, security awareness training status (completed/overdue), device compliance (encrypted/antivirus/updated), access review completion, and employment status. Use for "who has overdue training?", "which employees have non-compliant devices?", or pre-audit personnel reporting. List all personnel in Vanta with security training completion, device compliance, access review status, and onboarding/offboarding state
vanta_list_policies
). Each policy shows: name, approval status (approved/draft/needs review), last review date, next review due, version number, and percentage of employees who have acknowledged. Use for policy management audits or compliance gap analysis. List all security and compliance policies in Vanta — approval status, review dates, version tracking, and employee acknowledgment rates
vanta_list_risks
Each risk includes: title, description, risk category, impact level (1-5), likelihood level (1-5), calculated risk score, linked mitigating controls, treatment plan (accept/mitigate/transfer), owner, and status. Use for risk management reporting, board-level summaries, or identifying high-risk areas that need attention. List the risk register — identified security risks with impact, likelihood, risk score, assigned controls, and mitigation status
vanta_list_tests
Each test maps to a specific control requirement (e.g., "MFA enabled for all users", "Encryption at rest"). Returns test name, associated framework (SOC 2/ISO/HIPAA/GDPR), current status (PASS/FAIL/WARNING), last run date, and any remediation notes. Use when the user asks about compliance posture, failing tests, or audit readiness. List all compliance monitoring tests in Vanta — SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR controls with pass/fail status and last run dates
vanta_list_vulnerabilities
). Each entry includes severity (CRITICAL/HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW), CVE identifier, affected resource/package, discovery date, and SLA deadline for remediation. Use when the user asks about security posture, open vulnerabilities, or needs to prioritize remediation work. List detected security vulnerabilities across your infrastructure — severity, CVE IDs, affected resources, and SLA deadlines
Example Prompts for Vanta in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Vanta immediately.
"List pending Trust Center requests for our security documentation."
"Retrieve the Vanta framework compliance details and mapped status of our organization."
"What subprocessor vendors are we actively syncing in Vanta right now?"
Troubleshooting Vanta MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Vanta to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Vanta + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Vanta 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 Vanta to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.