Bring Open Source Security
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Black Duck (Synopsys) 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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What is the Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP Server?
Connect your Black Duck (Synopsys) instance to any AI agent and orchestrate your open source security and license compliance workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Project Oversight — List and retrieve detailed metadata for all your software projects and their versions.
- Vulnerability Tracking — Query project versions for known vulnerabilities (CVEs) and retrieve severity levels.
- BOM Monitoring — Check the status of Bill of Materials (BOM) calculations to ensure up-to-date compliance data.
- Policy Management — List and audit security policy rules defined across your organization.
- Scan Analysis — Access code locations and scan histories to track security coverage.
- User & Access Auditing — Retrieve user profiles and manage access controls within the platform.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Black Duck Instance URL and API Token
- Start securing your code from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Security Engineers — quickly audit vulnerabilities across multiple projects without manual dashboard exports.
- Developers — check the security status of their project dependencies straight from the code editor.
- Compliance Officers — retrieve policy rule summaries and BOM statuses for periodic reporting.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Check BOM calculation status for a project version
Get details of a specific project
Get details of a specific CVE/Vulnerability
List all scan code locations
List all security policy rules
List all versions for a specific project
List all Black Duck projects
List all Black Duck users
List vulnerabilities for a project version
Search projects by name
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Black Duck (Synopsys) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Black Duck (Synopsys) 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
Black Duck (Synopsys) in Cursor
Why run Black Duck (Synopsys) with Vinkius?
The Black Duck (Synopsys) 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 Black Duck (Synopsys) using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Black Duck (Synopsys) and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Black Duck (Synopsys) 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
Black Duck (Synopsys) for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Black Duck (Synopsys) 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 I check for critical vulnerabilities in a specific project version?
Yes! Use the list_vulnerabilities tool with the Project and Version IDs. Your agent will fetch the list of components with known security flaws and their severity levels.
How do I know if my Black Duck scan is finished?
Simply ask the agent to get_bom_status for the specific project version. It will return the current calculation status, showing if the BOM is 'Up to date' or still processing.
What happens if I trigger API rate limits?
Black Duck limits connections to 100 requests per 10 seconds or 10,000 per 30 minutes. If you exceed this sustained load protection, you will temporarily receive a HTTP 429 error code restricting your IP for 15 minutes.
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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