Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server
Connect your Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) account to any AI agent and manage your enterprise quality assurance infrastructure through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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
- Test Case Discovery — List and browse all test cases within a Jira project and retrieve specific keys (e.g., PROJ-T1) for deep inspection
- Cycle Monitoring — Browse test cycles to see how test runs are grouped for specific releases, sprints, or regression cycles
- Execution Tracking — Monitor real-time test execution results (Pass, Fail, Blocked) and retrieve step-by-step progress details
- Test Planning — List high-level test plans to understand your overall testing strategy and project scope
- Folder Navigation — Explore the organizational hierarchy of your test cases, cycles, and plans to find specific work items
- Environment Audit — List configured test environments (Staging, Production) and custom statuses available for your project
- Step-by-Step Insights — Retrieve full objective, preconditions, and detailed test scripts for any individual test case
The Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Zephyr Scale (SmartBear), help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Cursor via MCP:
get_execution
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test execution
get_test_case
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test case
get_test_cycle
Retrieves full details of a Zephyr Scale test cycle
list_environments
g. Staging, Production). Lists all test environments in a Zephyr Scale project
list_executions
Lists all test executions in a Zephyr Scale project
list_folders
Folder type must be TEST_CASE, TEST_CYCLE, or TEST_PLAN. Lists all folders for a specific type within a project
list_statuses
Lists all custom test execution statuses in a project
list_test_cases
Provide a Jira project key (e.g. "PROJ"). Returns test case keys, names, and statuses. Paginated. Lists all test cases in a Zephyr Scale project
list_test_cycles
Test cycles group test runs for a release or sprint. Lists all test cycles in a Zephyr Scale project
list_test_plans
Lists all test plans in a Zephyr Scale project
Example Prompts for Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) immediately.
"List all test cases in project 'PROJ'."
"What are the details for test cycle 'PROJ-R42'?"
"Show me the results for execution ID '12345678'."
Troubleshooting Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) 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 Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.