Bring Egnyte
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Egnyte 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 Egnyte MCP Server?
Connect your Egnyte enterprise account to any AI agent and take full control of your corporate file sync and share (EFSS) workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Content Orchestration — List and manage files and folders programmatically, including creating new directories and retrieving detailed metadata
- Secure Sharing — Programmatically generate shared links with customizable accessibility (public, password, domain) directly from your agent
- Deep Semantic Search — Find relevant files and folders across your entire domain using advanced text queries and filters
- User & Group Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of users and groups to coordinate permissions and team collaboration
- Compliance Monitoring — Access security audit logs and monitor active webhooks to maintain high-fidelity oversight of your corporate data
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Register an Internal Application in your Egnyte Developer Portal
3. Retrieve your Access Token and Domain (e.g., 'acme' from acme.egnyte.com)
4. Start managing your enterprise content from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
No more manual folder navigation or complex permission setting in the web UI. Your AI acts as your dedicated IT and content operations coordinator.
Who is this for?
- IT Administrators — instantly retrieve audit logs and manage user groups using natural language commands
- Operations Leads — automate folder structures for new projects and monitor shared link usage without leaving your workspace
- Compliance Officers — search for sensitive documents and verify access levels through simple AI queries
Built-in capabilities (12)
Create a new folder
Generate share link
Delete file or folder
Get domain info
List audit events
Get file details
List folder contents
List user groups
List all shared links
List Egnyte users
List active webhooks
Search for files
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Egnyte into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Egnyte 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
Egnyte in Cursor
Egnyte and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Egnyte 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 Egnyte in Cursor
The Egnyte 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
Egnyte for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Egnyte 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 Egnyte domain?
The domain is the first part of your URL. For example, if you access Egnyte at acme.egnyte.com, your domain is acme.
Can I search for files by content?
Yes! The search_files tool performs a full-text search across your Egnyte domain to find relevant documents and folders.
How do I generate a shared link via AI?
Use the create_shared_link tool and provide the full path to the item. You can also specify access levels like 'public' or 'domain'.
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.