Bring Telemetry
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Honeycomb to Cursor and start using all 12 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.
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What is the Honeycomb MCP Server?
Connect your Honeycomb.io observability platform to any AI agent and take full control of your telemetry data, query specifications, and incident markers through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Dataset Oversight — List all event sources, retrieve detailed metadata, and monitor last access times for your datasets.
- Query Management — Define new query specifications and execute them to retrieve granular performance insights.
- Marker Automation — Create timeline annotations (e.g., for deployments or outages) to contextualize your data visualization.
- Schema Insights — List and inspect columns within specific datasets to understand your event structure.
- Team Collaboration — Access shared boards and retrieve information about your Honeycomb team configuration.
- Incident Analysis — Use AI to run complex queries and retrieve results for rapid troubleshooting and RCA.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Honeycomb API Key and select your Region (US or EU)
- Start querying your telemetry from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual configuration of complex query DSLs for simple status checks. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Observability Engineer or SRE Analyst.
Who is this for?
- SREs & DevOps — instantly retrieve query results and create markers during incident response.
- Software Engineers — monitor the performance of new deployments by inspecting specific dataset trends.
- Platform Leads — maintain a real-time overview of dataset usage and board sharing across the organization.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Pass details as a JSON string in "body_json" (requires message). Use "__all__" for team-wide markers. Create a new marker (e.g., deploy, maintenance) on a dataset timeline
Pass the specification as a JSON string in "query_json". Returns a query ID for execution. Create a new query specification for a dataset
Get metadata for a specific dataset
Retrieve the results of an executed query
Retrieve information about the Honeycomb team
List all columns (fields) defined in a specific dataset
Use this to find the "slug" required for markers and queries. List all datasets in your Honeycomb team
List all boards (dashboards) shared with the team
List markers (annotations) for a dataset
List query specifications for a specific dataset
List triggers (alerts) defined for a dataset
Poll for results using "get_query_result" with the returned result ID. Execute a query specification and return a result ID
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Honeycomb into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Honeycomb 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
Honeycomb in Cursor
Why run Honeycomb with Vinkius?
The Honeycomb 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 12 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
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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 Honeycomb using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Honeycomb and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Honeycomb 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
Honeycomb for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Honeycomb 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 find my Honeycomb API Key?
Log in to Honeycomb, go to Team Settings, and navigate to the API Keys section. You will be able to generate and copy your Team API Key from there. Ensure you also note your account's region.
Which region should I select?
If your browser URL starts with ui.eu1.honeycomb.io, select EU. Otherwise, select US. Using the correct region is required for the integration to connect to the right API cluster.
Can I run a query and get the data back?
Yes! Use the run_query tool with a valid query ID. It will return a result ID, which you can then pass to the get_query_result tool once the analysis is complete.
Is the integration secure for telemetry data?
Absolutely. The integration uses official Honeycomb Team API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials and queried data 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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