How to Use the Zoho Projects MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I create new projects in Zoho Projects using Cursor?

Yes. You call createproject and pass the required portal ID and project name parameters. The resulting object is usable immediately within your coding logic.

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The `create_project` tool lets your agent establish a new project given a portal ID and name. You're writing code that actually executes this, so you get real IDs back into your script. Before calling it, you can run `list_portals` to grab the necessary container ID for the operation.

Get live project data directly into your coding context.

When you need current details—say, listing all milestones—you call `list_milestones`. The AI uses that live response, injecting it right into the code block you're writing. Similarly, running `list_projects` pulls real data about existing projects, keeping your logic grounded in truth.

Modify tasks and users with accurate API calls.

You can use `update_task` to change an item's status or details within your code. The agent handles the required parameters, so you just write the function call. Need a user list? `list_project_users` fetches active team members for any given project ID.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Zoho Projects MCP in Cursor

The agent mode allows the AI to call tools, and crucially, it takes the live API responses from that tool (like a list of tasks) and injects them directly into your generated code. It's real data, not stubs.

Yes. You call `create_project` and pass the required portal ID and project name parameters. The resulting object is usable immediately within your coding logic.

You can fetch portals, projects, users, tasks, and milestones using dedicated list functions like `list_portals` or `list_milestones`. This keeps your code contextually rich.

It is. The server provides tools to both create and update tasks (`create_task`, `update_task`). Your AI client uses this structure to ensure your code logic always matches the API's capabilities.

It handles structural metadata: Portal IDs, Project Names, Task Names, and User records. It helps you manage the framework of your project work.

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