How to Use the Zip MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I use Zip payment status checks in Cursor?

You can call getziporderstatus and inject the returned state (Authorized, Captured, etc.) directly into your code. It makes writing conditional logic much easier.

Q: Can I automate refunds with Zip using Cursor?

Absolutely. You write a function that executes refundzippayment, making sure your code handles the necessary inputs to process money back accurately.

Write payment logic and API integrations using Zip with Cursor.

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Programmatic Checkout Initialization

When you write code, the AI can handle starting a new purchase flow. Use `create_zip_checkout` by supplying the amount, currency, and necessary redirect URLs into your script. This lets the agent generate working code that immediately initializes a checkout session based on real-time API data.

Manage Payment Authorizations via MCP Server

The full payment lifecycle is manageable within Cursor. You can use `authorize_zip_order` to set up the payment, and then follow through by calling `capture_zip_payment`. This sequence writes clean, functional code. If you need to cancel before capture, running `void_zip_payment` completes the transaction logic correctly in your file.

Check Order Status for Code Context

The AI can query order status directly into your codebase. Simply call `get_zip_order_status` to check if an order is 'Authorized', 'Captured', or 'Cancelled'. This gives you live context without leaving the editor, ensuring your generated code uses accurate data points.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Zip MCP in Cursor

You can call `get_zip_order_status` and inject the returned state (Authorized, Captured, etc.) directly into your code. It makes writing conditional logic much easier.

The server handles transactional data, specifically payment states, order IDs, and monetary amounts used in the transaction record.

Absolutely. You write a function that executes `refund_zip_payment`, making sure your code handles the necessary inputs to process money back accurately.

You'll need specific details like the amount, currency, and order identifiers. The agent will prompt you for these variables when writing the code that calls the Zip tools.

The server docs provide setup instructions for creating a project-scoped or global `mcp.json` file, which is where you define the connection.

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