Bring Wordpress Management
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect MainWP to Cursor and start using all 8 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 MainWP MCP Server?
Connect your MainWP Dashboard to any AI agent to automate your WordPress network management. This MCP server enables your agent to list child sites, monitor pending updates for core, plugins, and themes, and trigger security scans directly from natural language interfaces.
What you can do
- Network Oversight — List all managed child sites and retrieve real-time status and update counts
- Update Management — Query all pending WordPress core, plugin, and theme upgrades across your entire network
- Automated Sync — Trigger a global synchronization to fetch the latest data from all connected sites instantly
- Security Auditing — Initiate vulnerability scans and malware checks using configured MainWP extensions
- Inventory Control — List all plugins and themes installed on any specific child site for auditing
- One-Click Upgrades — Execute resource upgrades programmatically to maintain network-wide security
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your MainWP Dashboard URL and REST API Bearer Token
- Ensure 'Pretty Permalinks' are enabled on your WordPress dashboard
- Start managing your WordPress network from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- WordPress Agency Owners — Monitor client site health and pending updates via simple natural language commands
- DevOps Engineers — Automate the synchronization and security scanning of large WordPress networks
- Site Administrators — Quickly audit plugin inventories and execute updates without leaving your dev tools
Built-in capabilities (8)
Get a quick count of all pending updates
List all pending core, plugin, and theme updates
List all connected WordPress sites
List all plugins installed on a specific site
Trigger a malware scan across the network
Trigger a vulnerability scan across the network
Trigger a synchronization with all child sites
Requires a JSON body with details. Execute an upgrade for a specific plugin or theme
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns MainWP into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from MainWP and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 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
MainWP in Cursor
Why run MainWP with Vinkius?
The MainWP 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 8 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 MainWP using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
MainWP and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect MainWP 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
MainWP for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and MainWP 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
Why is the API returning a 404 error?
You must enable 'Pretty Permalinks' in your WordPress Dashboard (Settings > Permalinks). The REST API will not function with the 'Plain' setting.
How do I find my API Token?
In your MainWP Dashboard, navigate to Settings > REST API and create a new API Key with 'Write' permissions. Your token is encrypted at rest and injected securely at runtime.
Can I update plugins across all sites?
Yes, the upgrade_site_resource tool can target specific resources across the entire network by providing the necessary parameters in the JSON body.
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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