Bring Dubsado
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Dubsado 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 Dubsado MCP Server?
Connect your Dubsado account to any AI agent and take full control of your business operations and client lifecycle management through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Project Orchestration — List and manage client projects programmatically, including updating statuses, tags, and retrieving detailed metadata
- Billing & Invoicing — Monitor financial records across projects and programmatically create new invoices with detailed line items and taxes
- Contract Intelligence — Access project agreements and e-signature documents to monitor signing progress and contract validity in real-time
- Workflow Automation — Programmatically trigger automated sequence templates for specific projects to coordinate onboarding and client journeys
- Relationship CRM — Access your complete directory of clients and leads to manage contact information and high-fidelity communication history
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Retrieve your API Key from your Dubsado dashboard (Settings > Marcus / API)
3. Start managing your service-based business from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
No more manual project tracking or digging through CRM menus. Your AI acts as your dedicated business operations and client journey coordinator.
Who is this for?
- Creative Entrepreneurs — instantly retrieve project details and manage client onboarding using natural language commands
- Service-Based Teams — monitor invoice statuses and trigger workflow sequences without leaving your workspace
- Operations Leads — automate deal registration and manage client contracts through simple AI queries
Built-in capabilities (12)
Apply a workflow to a project
Create a new invoice
Create a new project
Get contract status and details
Get details for a Dubsado invoice
Get details for a Dubsado project
List Dubsado contacts
List project contracts
List all invoices
List all Dubsado projects
List available workflow templates
Update an existing project
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Dubsado into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Dubsado 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
Dubsado in Cursor
Dubsado and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Dubsado 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 Dubsado in Cursor
The Dubsado 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
Dubsado for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Dubsado 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 find my API Key in Dubsado?
Log in to your account, navigate to Settings > Marcus (API), and generate your unique key for the integration.
Can I filter projects by specific statuses?
Yes! Use the list_projects tool. You can find valid status IDs by checking your project funnel settings in the Dubsado UI.
Does it support creating invoices with multiple items?
Absolutely. The create_invoice tool accepts a JSON array of items, allowing you to specify names, amounts, and descriptions for each line.
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.