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Learn how to connect Hetzner to Cursor and start using 38 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the Hetzner MCP Server?
Connect your Hetzner Cloud account to any AI agent to orchestrate your infrastructure through natural language.
What you can do
- Server Management — List all active servers, fetch specific details, and create or delete instances on demand.
- Power Control — Remotely power on servers or rebuild them from specific images using simple commands.
- Networking & Security — Manage private networks, configure firewalls, and handle floating IPs to ensure connectivity.
- Load Balancing — List and create load balancers to distribute traffic across your infrastructure efficiently.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Hetzner Cloud API Token
- Start managing your cloud resources from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual navigation through the cloud console for routine checks. Your AI acts as a cloud engineer, providing instant visibility into your VPS fleet.
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — quickly audit server states and firewall rules without leaving the terminal or IDE
- System Administrators — automate power cycles and resource monitoring through conversation
- Developers — spin up or rebuild development environments directly from a coding assistant
Built-in capabilities (38)
Create a new certificate
Create a new firewall
Create a new floating IP
Create a new load balancer
Create a new network
Create a new server
Create a new SSH key
Create a manual snapshot for a Storage Box
Create a subaccount for a Storage Box
Create a new volume
Create a new DNS zone
Delete a load balancer
Delete a server
Get details of a specific action
Get details of a specific server
Get details of a specific Storage Box
List all certificates
List all datacenters
List all firewalls
List all floating IPs
List all images
List all ISOs
List all load balancers
List all locations
List all networks
List all placement groups
List all primary IPs
List all server types
List all servers
List all SSH keys
List snapshots for a Storage Box
List subaccounts for a Storage Box
List all Storage Boxes
List all volumes
List all DNS zones
Power on a server
Rebuild a server from an image
Update Storage Box settings (e.g., enable/disable protocols like SMB, WebDAV)
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Hetzner into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Hetzner and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 38 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
Hetzner in Cursor
Hetzner and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Hetzner 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 Hetzner in Cursor
The Hetzner 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 38 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
Hetzner for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Hetzner 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 the status of all my cloud servers at once?
Yes, the list_servers tool retrieves a complete list of your instances, including their IDs, status, and labels.
Is it possible to turn on a server that is currently powered off?
Absolutely. Use the poweron_server tool with the specific Server ID to initiate the power-on sequence.
Can I manage security rules through this integration?
Yes, you can use list_firewalls to audit existing rules and create_firewall to set up new protection layers for your 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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