Bring Api Design
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apiary to Cursor and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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Gemini
What is the Apiary MCP Server?
Connect your Apiary workspace to your AI agent and take full control of your API design, specification, and validation processes through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Read API Blueprints — Fetch raw Markdown-based API Blueprints or Swagger files defining endpoints, methods, and parameters without leaving your editor
- Publish Documentation — Instantly update your Apiary projects with new markdown code. Mock servers and public documentation sync automatically
- Run Dredd Tests — Validate your backend implementation against the blueprint specifications using integrated tests
- Team Management — Query team API projects, list team members, and manage your engineering ecosystem intuitively
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Personal Apiary Token
- Start querying your APIs or instruct Claude/Cursor to refactor endpoints instantly
No copying and pasting back and forth to the Apiary browser editor.
Who is this for?
- Backend Engineers — ask your assistant to fetch the current blueprint, write new endpoint specifications, and publish them back automatically
- Technical Writers — easily review and fix API documentation formatting and submit changes directly to the remote server
- Engineering Managers — list all active APIS under your team, oversee member permissions, and check the testing status
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get the full API Blueprint source code of an Apiary API project
Get the documentation and mock server URLs for an Apiary API project
Get the authenticated Apiary user profile
Get details of a specific Apiary team
Apiary is an API design-first platform. List all API projects on Apiary
List all API projects belonging to a specific Apiary team
List all members of an Apiary team
List all teams the authenticated user belongs to on Apiary
Use with valid Markdown blueprint/Swagger. Publish (update) the API Blueprint of an Apiary API project
Get or run Dredd-style API tests against an Apiary project
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Apiary into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Apiary 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.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Apiary in Cursor
Why run Apiary with Vinkius?
The Apiary connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Apiary using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Apiary and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Apiary to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Apiary for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Apiary is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can the agent fetch the exact mock server endpoints for one of my APIs?
Yes. You can use the get_doc_url capability to retrieve both the public facing documentation url and the private mock server endpoint string. Your agent can immediately use this url to simulate requests internally using other modules or tests.
Am I able to update the Blueprint markup completely through the agent?
Absolutely. Instruct your AI agent to fetch the blueprint with get_api. Once read into context, prompt the agent to make your desired changes (e.g. 'Add a new POST route for user creation'). Then, instruct it to use publish_blueprint to upload the newly revised markdown.
How does the team feature list function mapping work?
Apiary enables collaboration. Utilizing list_teams, the agent finds the slugs of your organizations. Then, using list_team_apis, it fetches all collaborative APIs available for that precise team. This hierarchy avoids hallucinating random endpoint repositories.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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