WorkOS 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 WorkOS MCP Server
Connect your WorkOS account to any AI agent and manage your enterprise identity infrastructure through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns WorkOS into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from WorkOS 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
- Organization Management — Browse and list all enterprise organizations (tenants), create new records, and manage authorized domains
- SSO Monitoring — List and audit active Single Sign-On (SSO) connections (SAML, OIDC) configured for your enterprise customers
- Directory Sync — Monitor active HRIS and SCIM directory instances and retrieve deep details on sync status and provider types
- Roster Management — Retrieve the complete list of users and organizational groups synced from external directories directly from your agent
- Audit Compliance — Stream and retrieve audit log events for any organization to monitor security and compliance activities
- Tenant Insights — Quickly find unique organization, connection, and directory IDs required for enterprise feature configuration
- Connectivity Health — Verify the status and metadata of SSO links and directory connections to ensure uptime
The WorkOS 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 WorkOS to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WorkOS 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 WorkOS
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using WorkOS, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the WorkOS MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with WorkOS 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
WorkOS + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the WorkOS 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
WorkOS MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect WorkOS to Cursor via MCP:
create_workos_organization
Provide the name and a list of authorized domains. Creates a new organization record
get_audit_log_events
Returns a stream of events tracked in the organization. Retrieves audit log events for an organization
get_directory_details
g. Okta, Azure AD) of a directory ID. Retrieves metadata for a specific directory instance
get_organization_details
Retrieves details for a specific organization
get_sso_connection_details
Retrieves details for a specific SSO connection
list_directories
Lists all active Directory Sync instances
list_directory_groups
Lists all groups synced from a directory
list_directory_users
Lists all users synced from a directory
list_sso_connections
Lists all active SSO connections
list_workos_organizations
Lists all organizations in the WorkOS account
Example Prompts for WorkOS in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with WorkOS immediately.
"List all organizations in my WorkOS account."
"Check the status of SSO connections for 'Acme Corp'."
"List all users synced from the directory 'dir_01J...'."
Troubleshooting WorkOS MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting WorkOS to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
WorkOS + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating WorkOS 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 WorkOS to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.