Bring Speech To Text
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Deepgram to Cursor and start using 6 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Deepgram MCP Server?
Connect your Deepgram account to any AI agent and take full control of your speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Transcription Orchestration — Convert speech from public audio or video URLs into high-fidelity text programmatically using the latest Nova-3 models with smart formatting and diarization
- Neural Speech Synthesis — Programmatically generate natural-sounding audio from text input using the high-speed Aura engine to coordinate voice-enabled interfaces
- Model Discovery — Access complete directories of high-performance STT and TTS models supported by Deepgram to ensure the perfect accuracy and latency for your content
- Project & Usage Monitoring — Programmatically track your API utilization, minute consumption, and request counts across multiple projects for instant operational reporting
- Credential Lifecycle — Retrieve identifiers for active API keys associated with your projects directly through your agent to maintain high-fidelity security oversight
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your API Key from the Deepgram Console
3. Start transcribing and synthesizing audio from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
No more manual file uploading or complex latency tuning in the portal. Your AI acts as your dedicated audio engineer and media production coordinator.
Who is this for?
- Developers & Engineers — instantly transcribe recorded meetings and integrate high-speed TTS into applications using natural language commands
- Content Creators — automate the generation of voiceovers and subtitles for global video assets without leaving your workspace
- Research Teams — scale the processing of interview recordings and monitor usage limits through simple AI queries
Built-in capabilities (6)
Generate audio from text (TTS)
Check API usage and limits
List active API keys
List high-performance AI models
List your Deepgram projects
Transcribe an audio file via URL
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Deepgram into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Deepgram and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 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
Deepgram in Cursor
Deepgram and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Deepgram 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 Deepgram in Cursor
The Deepgram 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 6 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
Deepgram for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Deepgram 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 Deepgram API Key?
Log in to the Deepgram Console, navigate to the API Keys section, and create a new key with the necessary permissions.
What is the Nova-3 model?
Nova-3 is Deepgram's latest state-of-the-art transcription model, offering unmatched speed and accuracy for real-world audio.
Can I synthesize speech in different voices?
Yes! The convert_text_to_speech tool allows you to specify models like aura-asteria-en or aura-orion-en for different vocal profiles.
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.