How to Use the WHO Athena API MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I integrate WHO Athena API with Cursor?

You add the server to your project scope by creating a mcp.json file in the root directory. Once set up, you enable Agent mode in the chat and reference the tools directly in your prompts.

Q: Can I use WHO Athena API to define metrics using Cursor?

Absolutely. You run listhealthindicators via the MCP Server, and the response is injected as live code context into your editor. This lets you build functions around real-world metric names.

Q: What data types can I use with WHO Athena API in Cursor?

The tool provides listhealthdimensions, which details supported observation dimensions like country codes and years. You write code that strictly adheres to these available dimension types.

Q: How do I verify the status using WHO Athena API with Cursor?

Just call checkapistatus. Your agent runs this tool first to confirm connectivity. This ensures that any subsequent code you write calling gethealthindicatordata won't fail due to a service outage.

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Write code that checks API status with the MCP Server

The `check_api_status` tool lets your agent write setup boilerplate. Before running any data calls, it executes this function to verify service uptime. This means your generated code always handles failure gracefully. You'll get a clean boolean response that dictates whether you should proceed with the rest of your API integration logic.

Generate schemas by listing indicators and dimensions

Need to define input types? Use `list_health_indicators` to populate an enum list for available metrics. Then, use `list_health_dimensions` to build out the correct type structure for dates and geographies. This lets your AI client generate perfectly typed code that reflects the WHO GHO database schema.

Build data retrieval functions with the MCP Server

When you write a function to fetch metrics, use `get_health_indicator_data`. Your agent executes this call and injects the resulting JSON response directly into your file. You don't get stubs; you get working context. This is crucial for building production-ready code that relies on live global health data.

Setup guide

Set up WHO Athena API MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the WHO Athena API MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent WHO Athena API transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the WHO Athena API tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "who-athena-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about WHO Athena API MCP in Cursor

You add the server to your project scope by creating a `mcp.json` file in the root directory. Once set up, you enable Agent mode in the chat and reference the tools directly in your prompts.

Absolutely. You run `list_health_indicators` via the MCP Server, and the response is injected as live code context into your editor. This lets you build functions around real-world metric names.

The tool provides `list_health_dimensions`, which details supported observation dimensions like country codes and years. You write code that strictly adheres to these available dimension types.

This server pulls aggregated, global health indicator data from the WHO database. The tools are designed for public domain statistics and trend analysis, keeping individual patient records out of your codebase.

Just call `check_api_status`. Your agent runs this tool first to confirm connectivity. This ensures that any subsequent code you write calling `get_health_indicator_data` won't fail due to a service outage.

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