Bring Maritime Data
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect NavAPI to Cursor and start using all 6 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 NavAPI MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and nautical auditing workflow with NavAPI, the comprehensive source for global shipping and navigation data. By connecting NavAPI to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for maritime ports, audit nautical distances, and retrieve vessel traffic statistics without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are planning shipping routes or conducting regional maritime audits, your agent acts as a real-time nautical consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.
What you can do
- Port Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution details for thousands of global maritime ports, including country and coordinate metadata.
- Route Oversight — Audit nautical distances between any two ports to maintain a clear view of shipping logistics and scale.
- Traffic Intelligence — Query real-time vessel traffic for specific ports to understand the current industry distribution instantly.
- Chart Discovery — List available nautical charts for specific geographic areas to assist in regional navigation planning.
- Logistics Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your NavAPI.com API Key
- Start managing your maritime intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Logistics Analysts — monitor port traffic and retrieve nautical metadata straight from your workflow.
- Trade Researchers — verify shipping routes and audit regional distribution without manual searching.
- Ship Operators — perform rapid audits of port distances and identify relevant charts through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate nautical data querying to orchestrate cross-functional logistics teams smoothly.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Check if the NavAPI service is operational
List global maritime ports with optional country filter
Calculate the nautical distance between two ports
Get current vessel traffic statistics for a specific port
List nautical charts available for a specific geographic area
Search for maritime shipping routes
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns NavAPI into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from NavAPI and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 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
NavAPI in Cursor
Why run NavAPI with Vinkius?
The NavAPI 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 6 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 NavAPI using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
NavAPI and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect NavAPI 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
NavAPI for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and NavAPI 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 NavAPI Key?
Log in to your NavAPI dashboard, and you will find your API Key under the 'API Settings' or 'My Keys' section. Copy and paste it below.
Does it calculate real-world nautical distances?
Yes. The get_port_distance tool calculates the distance in nautical miles (NM) between two ports using established maritime routes.
Can the agent show vessel counts at ports?
Yes. The get_port_vessel_traffic tool provides real-time statistics on the number of vessels currently identified at a specific port.
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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