Bring Student Records
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Mainstay (AdmitHub) to Cursor and start using all 5 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 Mainstay (AdmitHub) MCP Server?
Connect your Mainstay (formerly AdmitHub) account to your AI agent to unlock research-backed student engagement and behavioral intelligence. From managing large-scale student contact lists to monitoring AI-powered nudges and auditing campaign performance, your agent handles student success workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Contact Management — List, retrieve, and update student records to ensure your institutional data is always synchronized
- Campaign Oversight — List active and past engagement campaigns and retrieve technical metadata on scheduled nudges
- Message Auditing — Retrieve logs of conversational exchanges between students and your AI-powered chatbots
- Custom Field Mapping — Manage the metadata used to segment and personalize student interactions across multiple channels
- Success Monitoring — Quickly identify student engagement patterns and behavioral trends directly from your chat interface
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Mainstay API Token
- Start managing your student engagement and behavioral intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Student Success Officers — automate the management of student records and monitor engagement health
- Admissions Teams — audit prospective student inquiries and track recruitment campaign performance
- Institutional Researchers — retrieve behavioral data and message logs for success pattern analysis
- Enrollment Managers — manage personalized nudges and student segments using simple natural language commands
Built-in capabilities (5)
Get student details
List engagement campaigns
List student contacts
List custom metadata fields
Retrieve message logs
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Mainstay (AdmitHub) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Mainstay (AdmitHub) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 5 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
Mainstay (AdmitHub) in Cursor
Why run Mainstay (AdmitHub) with Vinkius?
The Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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 5 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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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 Mainstay (AdmitHub) using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Mainstay (AdmitHub) and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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
Mainstay (AdmitHub) for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Mainstay (AdmitHub) 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
Where do I find my Mainstay API Token?
Log in to the Mainstay Mascot application, navigate to the API Authentication page. You can generate or retrieve your unique token there. If you don't see this page, contact support@mainstay.com.
Can I see real-time student message logs?
Yes! Use the list_messages tool to retrieve the most recent conversational exchanges between students and the AI bot.
Does this server support custom field management?
Yes, you can use the list_custom_fields tool to audit the metadata architecture used for personalizing your engagement nudges.
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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