Bring Crm
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Attio to Cursor and start using 9 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the Attio MCP Server?
The Attio MCP Server brings powerful CRM capabilities directly to your AI agent. Seamlessly manage your relationship data, from standard objects like People and Companies to custom entities and complex record attributes using simple natural language.
Key Features
- Object Oversight — List all data objects (tables) in your workspace and retrieve detailed metadata for any specific entity.
- Record Management — Query, create, and update records for any object, including people, companies, and deals.
- Smart Assert (Upsert) — Use the
assert_recordtool to automatically create or update records based on unique matching attributes (e.g., email). - Attribute Intelligence — Access available fields (attributes) for any object to understand your data structure.
- Global Search — Perform fuzzy searches across multiple objects simultaneously to find relevant records instantly.
- Secure API Integration — Uses secure Bearer Token authentication with your Attio Personal Access Token (PAT).
Who is this for?
- Sales Teams — Quickly search for prospect details and update deal statuses during conversations.
- Account Managers — Retrieve company information and relationship history without manual dashboard navigation.
- Growth Marketers — Programmatically assert records from new leads and enrich CRM data using AI-assisted tools.
Built-in capabilities (9)
Upsert a record (update if exists, create otherwise)
Create a new record in an object
Verify Attio account connection
Get metadata for a specific object
Retrieve a specific record by ID
List all attributes (columns) for a specific object
List all objects (tables) in the Attio workspace
Query and filter records for a specific object
Global fuzzy search across all objects (Beta)
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. 9 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 9 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 get my Attio Personal Access Token?
Log in to your Attio account, go to Workspace Settings > Developers, and you can create a new Personal Access Token (PAT) there.
What are 'Attributes' in Attio?
Attributes are the columns or fields on an object (e.g., Name, Email, Deal Value). You can list them using the list_attributes tool.
How does 'assert_record' work?
The assert_record tool performs an 'upsert'. It checks if a record with a specific matching attribute (like an email address) already exists. If it does, it updates it; if not, it creates a new record.
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.