Bring Heavy Civil Construction
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect HCSS to Cursor and start using all 11 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the HCSS MCP Server?
Connect your HCSS platform to any AI agent and take full control of your heavy construction workflows, from estimating to field data and equipment tracking, through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Field Data Management — List construction jobs and retrieve timecard data from HeavyJob to monitor site progress.
- Estimating Insights — Access bidding estimates and bid items from HeavyBid to stay aligned with project budgets.
- Equipment Telematics — Monitor your fleet with real-time GPS locations and latest meter readings (odometer/hours).
- Resource Coordination — List employees and business units defined across the HCSS ecosystem.
- Pre-Construction Tracking — Browse active pre-con projects and project lifecycles.
- Operational Efficiency — Use AI to identify equipment utilization trends or job cost variances in seconds.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your HCSS Client ID, Client Secret, and API Key (Subscription Key)
- Start managing your construction projects from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual exporting of field reports or logging into multiple portals. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Project Engineer or Fleet Manager.
Who is this for?
- Project Managers — instantly retrieve job costs and timecard statuses straight from the field.
- Fleet Managers — check equipment locations and maintenance needs without digging through telematics screens.
- Estimators — verify bid item details and estimate progress during high-pressure bidding cycles.
Built-in capabilities (11)
List bid items for a specific estimate
Get current GPS coordinates for a specific piece of equipment
Get latest meter readings (odometer/hours) for equipment
List all business units in HCSS
List cost codes defined in the system
List all employees synced in HCSS
List all tracked equipment/fleet from Telematics
List bidding estimates from HeavyBid
List all construction jobs/projects
List active pre-construction projects
List timecards from HeavyJob
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns HCSS into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from HCSS and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 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
HCSS in Cursor
Why run HCSS with Vinkius?
The HCSS connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 11 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect HCSS using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
HCSS and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect HCSS to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
HCSS for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and HCSS is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I obtain my HCSS API credentials?
You must request API access through the HCSS Developer Portal (developer.hcssapps.com). Once approved, you will receive your Client ID, Client Secret, and Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key.
Can I see the real-time location of my equipment?
Yes! Use the get_equipment_location tool with the unique equipment ID. It will return the latest GPS coordinates recorded by the Telematics system.
Does this integration cover both HeavyJob and HeavyBid?
Yes, this MCP server includes tools for both modules, allowing you to access timecard data from HeavyJob and estimate/bid data from HeavyBid in a single interface.
Is the integration secure for construction data?
Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials flow and HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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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