Bring Id Management
to Cursor
Learn how to connect CloudCard ID Photos 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 CloudCard ID Photos MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent with access to the CloudCard (RemotePhoto) platform to automate your ID card production and photo approval workflows.
What you can do
- Photo Approval Workflow. List submitted photos and approve or deny them with specific reason codes directly through natural language.
- Cardholder Management. Register new people (students/employees) and retrieve detailed profile and submission history.
- Submission Standards. Access organization-level photo requirements and dimensions to ensure high-quality ID production.
- Operational Oversight. Monitor event webhooks, check API health status, and retrieve distribution office locations.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your CloudCard API Token (X-Auth-Token)
3. Start managing your ID production from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- University Registrar Offices. Quickly approve student ID photos and check submission statuses via natural conversation.
- Corporate HR Teams. Manage employee photo uploads and card production without leaving your workspace.
- Security & Access Control. Automate cardholder registration and monitor photo requirements using natural language commands.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Approve a submitted photo
Verify CloudCard API connectivity
Requires a reason code or message for the cardholder. Deny a submitted photo
Get current API user info
Get details for a specific person
Get organization metadata
List distribution locations
List all cardholders (people)
List active event webhooks
g., format, size, background). Get submission requirements
Supports filtering by status. List all photo submissions
Requires email and first/last name. Add a new person to CloudCard
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns CloudCard ID Photos into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from CloudCard ID Photos 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
CloudCard ID Photos in Cursor
CloudCard ID Photos and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect CloudCard ID Photos 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 CloudCard ID Photos in Cursor
The CloudCard ID Photos 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
CloudCard ID Photos for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the CloudCard ID Photos 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 a CloudCard API Token?
Log in to your CloudCard Admin portal, go to your Profile or Settings, and generate an API Token (X-Auth-Token).
Can the agent auto-approve photos?
Yes, using the approve_id_photo tool, the agent can approve any pending photo submission once verified through conversation.
Is student ID management supported?
Absolutely. CloudCard is widely used in higher education, and this server supports registering students and managing their photo submissions.
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.