Bring File Transfer
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Files.com to Cursor and start using 8 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Files.com MCP Server?
Connect your Files.com secure storage account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your enterprise files, coordinate folder structures, and monitor audit logs through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Folder Oversight — List files and directories at any path and coordinate your organizational storage hierarchy.
- File Intelligence — Retrieve detailed metadata and direct download links for specific files using their unique paths.
- Access Control — List account users, groups, and detailed permissions to ensure your data security is ready.
- Audit Monitoring — Query real-time and historical activity logs to track file uploads, downloads, and deletions.
- Operational Utility — Create new folders and remove outdated assets programmatically via simple AI commands.
- Data Insights — Fetch complete file metadata and permission distributions directly from the agent.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Files.com API Key and Subdomain (e.g., yourcompany.files.com)
3. Start managing your secure ecosystem from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- IT Administrators — quickly check folder permissions and verify user access via simple AI queries.
- Operations Teams — monitor file activity history and coordinate folder creation directly from the workspace.
- Compliance Officers — verify audit logs and track file lifecycle changes via the AI assistant.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Create a new folder
Delete a file or folder
Get details for a specific file
List file activity history
List Files.com folders
List file permissions
List organizational groups
List Files.com users
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Files.com into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Files.com and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 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
Files.com in Cursor
Files.com and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Files.com 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 Files.com in Cursor
The Files.com 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 8 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
Files.com for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Files.com MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see who downloaded a specific file via AI?
Yes! Use the list_activity_history tool. Your agent will retrieve the audit logs, which you can filter to find download events for a particular file or user.
How do I create a new folder in my secure storage?
Use the create_folder action. Provide the path where you want the new directory to be created (e.g., '/projects/2024') and the agent will register it in Files.com instantly.
Is it possible to list all users in my Files.com instance via AI?
Absolutely. Use the list_users query. The agent will retrieve the complete directory of users configured for your company's instance.
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.