Bring Metadata Management
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Atlan to Cursor and start using all 6 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Atlan MCP Server?
Connect your Atlan workspace to any AI agent and empower it to become a master data steward. By linking the leading Active Metadata Management platform with agents, you gain conversational governance and instant data cataloging capabilities on demand.
What you can do
- Asset Search — Query your entire connected data ecosystem (tables, dashboards, columns) via natural text to discover lineage and trusted data instantly
- Business Glossaries — Retrieve organizational glossaries containing verified business terms, acronyms, and trusted definitions used by your enterprise
- Classifications & Policies — List active data classifications (like PII or Confidential tags) and configured sharing purposes (data policies) across the estate
- Users & Personas — Inspect registered users and configured access control profiles (Personas) aligned to specific business roles
How it works
- Subscribe to this secure MCP Server
- Provide your Atlan API URL and API Key
- Start managing data governance naturally from Claude, Cursor, or any compatible AI client
Your AI agent gains deep context about what data means, where it lives, and who owns it.
Who is this for?
- Data Stewards — audit metadata completeness, glossaries, and PII tags systematically through conversation
- Data Analysts — quickly discover the right verified tables and dashboards before starting a project
- Enterprise AI Teams — ground other LLMs and agents in real metadata context by pulling exact definitions of business KPIs
- Security & Governance — inspect broad access personas and data-sharing purposes seamlessly
Built-in capabilities (6)
) configured in Atlan for data governance purposes. List all classifications defined in Atlan
List all business glossaries in Atlan
List all Atlan Personas
List all Atlan Purposes
List all users in the Atlan workspace
Search for data assets in the Atlan Data Catalog
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Atlan into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Atlan and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 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
Atlan in Cursor
Why run Atlan with Vinkius?
The Atlan 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 6 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 Atlan using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Atlan and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Atlan 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
Atlan for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Atlan 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 my AI search for a specific dashboard or data table by keyword?
Yes. Ask the agent to perform an asset search using a natural phrase like 'Q3 revenue report' or 'customer addresses table'. The agent triggers Atlan's semantic asset search, returning linked objects across all connected BI and database sources.
Are custom Atlan Classifications and Tags exposed to the AI?
Yes. The agent can list all organizational classifications configured in Atlan (e.g., Sensitive, Restricted, CCPA). This lets the AI contextualize whether the assets it discovers are safe to be shared globally or subject to governance restrictions.
Can the agent modify or write back metadata to Atlan?
No. This MCP integration focuses strictly on safe discovery and organizational governance retrieval (queries). It guarantees your metadata catalogues remain pristine, acting purely as an active lookup augmentation tool for your agent.
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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