Wistia 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 Wistia MCP Server
Connect your Wistia account to any AI agent and take control of your video marketing infrastructure through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Wistia into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Wistia 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
- Media Management — List all video and audio assets in your account, including their durations, play counts, and direct asset URLs
- Project Organization — Create, browse, and manage folders (projects) to keep your media library organized across teams
- Engagement Insights — Retrieve detailed play rates, average percent watched, and viewer statistics directly from your agent
- Metadata Control — Update video titles and descriptions or permanently delete obsolete assets and all their derivatives
- Remote Ingestion — Trigger Wistia to download and host video content from any public URL into a specific project
- Deep Discovery — Quickly find unique hashed IDs for medias and projects required for automated marketing workflows
- Asset Auditing — Browse organizational containers and retrieve technical metadata for high-quality content delivery
The Wistia 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 Wistia to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Wistia 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 Wistia
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Wistia, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Wistia MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Wistia 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
Wistia + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Wistia 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
Wistia MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Wistia to Cursor via MCP:
create_new_project
Provide a descriptive name. Creates a new project to organize media
delete_media_asset
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Wistia media asset and all its derivatives
delete_wistia_project
Note: All videos in the project will be lost. This is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Wistia project and all media contained within it
get_engagement_statistics
Retrieves detailed engagement and viewer statistics for a video
get_media_details
Retrieves comprehensive metadata for a specific Wistia media asset
get_project_details
Retrieves details for a specific Wistia project, including all contained media
list_wistia_medias
Lists all media assets (videos, audios) in the Wistia account
list_wistia_projects
Lists all projects (folders) in the Wistia account
update_media_metadata
Provide the hashed ID and a JSON object of attributes. Updates the metadata (name, description) of a specific Wistia media
upload_video_via_url
Provide the source URL, target project ID, and a name. Triggers Wistia to download and host a video from a public URL
Example Prompts for Wistia in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Wistia immediately.
"List all my videos in Wistia."
"What are the engagement stats for the video with ID 'abc123def'?"
"Upload the video from 'https://example.com/promo.mp4' to my 'Campaigns' project."
Troubleshooting Wistia MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Wistia to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Wistia + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Wistia 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 Wistia to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.