Bring Crm
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Attio to Cursor and start using 14 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Attio MCP Server?
Connect your Attio account to any AI agent and take full control of your relationship management orchestration and automated CRM workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Object & Record Orchestration — List and manage your entire database of CRM objects (Companies, People) programmatically, retrieving detailed attribute metadata
- Relationship Intelligence Architecture — Programmatically query and monitor customer interactions and connection signals to maintain a perfectly coordinated sales strategy
- Workflow & View Monitoring — Access your complete directory of CRM views and pipelines to coordinate your organizational resource allocation in real-time
- Metadata Management — Programmatically retrieve field identifiers and record history to maintain a perfectly coordinated audit trail
- Operational Monitoring — Verify account-level API connectivity and monitor CRM activity volume directly through your agent for perfectly coordinated service scaling
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your API Key from your Attio dashboard (Settings > API Keys)
3. Start orchestrating your business growth from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
No more manual updating of individual CRM records or missing critical relationship updates. Your AI acts as your dedicated relationship coordinator and CRM architect.
Who is this for?
- Sales & Success Managers — instantly retrieve relationship summaries and monitor pipeline health using natural language commands
- Operations Leads — verify individual record metadata and track CRM updates without leaving your creative workspace
- Developers — integrate high-speed Attio data into custom internal tools and communication channels through simple AI queries
Built-in capabilities (14)
Verify Attio API connectivity
Useful for logging meeting notes, call summaries, or updates. Create a note on a record
Pass attribute values as JSON (e.g., {"name": [{"value": "Acme Corp"}]}). Create a new record
Create a new task
This action is irreversible. Delete a record
Get entries from a list
Get object schema
Get a specific record
List all lists
List notes on a record
List all CRM objects
Use "companies" for companies, "people" for contacts, "deals" for deals. List records for any object
List all tasks
Only provided attributes are changed. Update an existing record
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Attio into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Attio and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 14 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
Attio in Cursor
Attio and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Attio to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Attio in Cursor
The Attio MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 14 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Attio for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Attio MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Attio API Key?
Log in to your account, navigate to Settings > API Keys, and create or copy your unique Access Token.
Can I retrieve records from a specific object via AI?
Yes! The list_records tool allows your agent to retrieve metadata for all entries in a specific CRM object (e.g., 'people' or 'companies').
How do I list my active CRM objects?
Use the list_objects tool to retrieve your complete directory along with the unique identifiers for all managed CRM schemas.
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.