Bring Activity Feeds
to Cursor
Learn how to connect GetStream to Cursor and start using 23 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the GetStream MCP Server?
Connect GetStream to your AI agent to orchestrate complex social architectures and activity feeds using natural language.
What you can do
- Feed Management — Retrieve, add, or remove activities from specific feed slugs and user timelines using
get_feedandadd_activity_to_feed. - Activity Orchestration — Update activity metadata or perform partial updates to specific fields via
partial_update_activitywithout rewriting entire objects. - Social Graph — Manage follower relationships, list who follows a feed, and perform follow operations using
follow_feedandlist_feed_followers. - Collections & Files — Handle collection objects and manage file/image uploads for rich media experiences.
- Open Graph — Retrieve Open Graph data for URLs to enrich activity content automatically.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Stream API Key and JWT Token
- Start managing your social infrastructure from any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Product Managers — monitor feed health and activity patterns without technical dashboards.
- Developers — test feed logic and activity updates directly from the IDE to speed up social feature integration.
- Community Managers — manage social graphs and moderate feed content through natural conversation.
Built-in capabilities (23)
Add an activity to a feed
Add objects to a collection
Batch delete collections
Batch follow multiple feeds
Batch retrieve collections
Batch create/update collections
Delete an individual collection object
Delete a file by URL
Follow a target feed
Retrieve specific activities by ID or foreign ID
Retrieve an individual collection object
Supports pagination. Retrieve activities in a feed
Scrape Open Graph data from a URL
List feeds following this feed
List feeds this feed follows
Partially update activity data
Process or resize an image
Remove an activity from a feed
Unfollow a target feed
Update activity metadata
Update an individual collection object
Upload a file
Upload an image
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns GetStream into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from GetStream and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 23 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
GetStream in Cursor
GetStream and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect GetStream 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 | 4,000+ 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 GetStream in Cursor
The GetStream 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 23 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
GetStream for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the GetStream MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I retrieve specific activities using their unique identifiers?
Yes. Use the get_activities tool by providing a comma-separated list of activity IDs or foreign IDs to fetch their full metadata.
How do I check which feeds a specific user is currently following?
You can use the list_feed_follows tool. Provide the feed slug and user ID to get a comprehensive list of all target feeds being followed.
Is it possible to update only a single field in an activity without sending the whole object?
Absolutely. The partial_update_activity tool allows you to set or unset specific fields on an activity using a JSON payload, preserving the rest of the data.
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.
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