Bring Kanban
to Cursor
Learn how to connect KanbanTool to Cursor and start using 10 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the KanbanTool MCP Server?
Connect your KanbanTool account to any AI agent and manage kanban boards through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Board Management — List all boards, inspect layouts, and configure columns
- Task Management — Create, move, update, and archive cards across columns
- Workflow Tracking — Monitor cards across workflow stages (To Do, In Progress, Done)
- Team Collaboration — Assign cards to team members and track workload
- WIP Monitoring — Track work-in-progress limits and bottlenecks
- Activity History — View card activity and changelog
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your KanbanTool subdomain and API Token
3. Start managing boards from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Project Managers — manage tasks and monitor workflow progress
- Development Teams — track sprint boards and WIP limits
- Operations — organize work across stages and teams
Built-in capabilities (10)
Archive a task card
Add a new card to a board
Get metadata and tasks for a board
Get details for a task
Get current user profile
List tasks on a board
List your Kanban boards
List shared board links
List history for a task
Modify an existing task
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns KanbanTool into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from KanbanTool and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 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
KanbanTool in Cursor
KanbanTool and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect KanbanTool 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 KanbanTool in Cursor
The KanbanTool 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 10 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
KanbanTool for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the KanbanTool MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create and move cards across board columns?
Yes. Create new cards in any column, move them across workflow stages, update details, and archive completed cards. Track card history and activity.
Does KanbanTool require a subdomain?
Yes. Each KanbanTool account has a unique subdomain (e.g., your-team). Provide the subdomain and API Token. Bearer token against https://{subdomain}.kanbantool.com/api/v3.
Can I monitor WIP limits and identify bottlenecks?
Yes. Track how many cards are in each column relative to WIP limits. Identify bottleneck columns where work is accumulating beyond limits.
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.