Bring Digital Credentials
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Certifier to Cursor and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Certifier MCP Server?
Connect your Certifier account to any AI agent and manage your entire digital credentialing workflow through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Credential Lifecycle — Create, update, issue, and send credentials (certificates, badges, diplomas) to recipients.
- Template Management — Browse and inspect credential templates to choose the right structure for each certification.
- Design Control — List and review visual design templates that define certificate appearance and branding.
- Recipient Search — Search across all credentials by recipient name, email, or custom ID to quickly find records.
- Status Verification — Confirm API connectivity and check your total credential count.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Certifier access token (Settings > Developers > Access Tokens)
3. Start issuing credentials from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Training Coordinators — issue completion certificates at scale through simple AI commands.
- HR Teams — manage employee certifications and track credentialing status.
- EdTech Platforms — automate badge and diploma issuance for course completions.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Verify Certifier API connectivity
Requires recipient name, email, and template ID. Create a new credential for a recipient
Get full details of a specific credential
Get details of a specific credential template
Get details of a specific design template
Once issued, it gets a verification URL and cannot revert. Issue a draft credential to make it official
Use template IDs when creating new credentials. List all credential templates
List all issued credentials
List all design templates
Search credentials by recipient name or email
Send a credential to the recipient via email
Only draft credentials can be modified. Update an existing credential
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Certifier into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Certifier and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 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
Certifier in Cursor
Certifier and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Certifier 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 Certifier in Cursor
The Certifier 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 12 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
Certifier for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Certifier MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a certificate and send it to someone in one workflow?
Yes! First use create_credential with the recipient details and template ID, then issue_credential to make it official, and finally send_credential to deliver it via email.
How do I find the right template ID to use when creating a credential?
Use the list_credential_templates tool to browse all available templates. Each template includes its ID, name, and description. Copy the ID and use it in the create_credential tool.
Can I search for a credential by the recipient's email address?
Absolutely. Use the search_credentials tool and enter the recipient's email as the query. It will return all credentials matching that email address.
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.