How to Use the World Bank Countries MCP in Cursor

Q: How does Cursor use the listcountries tool for World Bank Countries data?

When you ask the AI to write code, it executes listcountries. The MCP Server returns a list that the AI then uses to populate arrays or select statements in your current file. It's live context, right where you are.

Q: Can I build financial logic around World Bank Countries income data using Cursor?

Yes. Use searchincomelevels. The AI generates code that validates country inputs against the required income bands (e.g., checking if a target market is HIC). This keeps your business logic accurate.

Q: What about integrating World Bank Countries geographic regions into my project using Cursor?

Use searchregions. The agent mode calls this tool, and the resulting region data gets injected directly into your code. You can then build features that depend on accurate global location context.

Q: Does the MCP Server support World Bank Countries data in a project-scope setup?

Yes. By configuring the server in .cursor/mcp.json, all team members using that project can access the full suite of tools automatically. It keeps your dependencies centralized.

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Populate lists of World Bank countries with `list_countries`

When you're mid-coding, the AI can call `list_countries` to inject a live list of all World Bank country codes right into your function. You don't have to context switch or leave Cursor. This means your generated code uses real API responses immediately—no mock data, no stubs. It makes building validation logic way faster.

Validate income groups using `search_income_levels`

Need to check if a country belongs to an HIC or LIC group? Use `search_income_levels`. The AI calls this tool and injects the correct classification data into your code logic. You can write conditional statements that rely on live, accurate World Bank data. This is huge for compliance features; you're writing code against current global standards without leaving your editor.

Map regions with `search_regions`

The `search_regions` tool helps map geographic boundaries. The AI calls it and inserts the necessary region data, letting you build location-aware features directly in your project files. It’s clean, usable code. If you're working on a global system, having accurate regional codes from World Bank Countries is non-negotiable. This keeps your codebase solid.

Setup guide

Set up World Bank Countries 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 World Bank Countries 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 World Bank Countries transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the World Bank Countries tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-bank-countries-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about World Bank Countries MCP in Cursor

When you ask the AI to write code, it executes `list_countries`. The MCP Server returns a list that the AI then uses to populate arrays or select statements in your current file. It's live context, right where you are.

Yes. Use `search_income_levels`. The AI generates code that validates country inputs against the required income bands (e.g., checking if a target market is HIC). This keeps your business logic accurate.

Use `search_regions`. The agent mode calls this tool, and the resulting region data gets injected directly into your code. You can then build features that depend on accurate global location context.

Yes. By configuring the server in `.cursor/mcp.json`, all team members using that project can access the full suite of tools automatically. It keeps your dependencies centralized.

It manages definitive geographic metadata, including ISO country codes, major regions, and economic classifications like income levels (LIC, HIC).

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