Bring Digital Archive
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Paperless-ngx to Cursor and start using 26 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Paperless-ngx MCP Server?
Connect your Paperless-ngx instance to any AI agent and transform your document archive into a searchable, conversational knowledge base.
What you can do
- Document Discovery — Use
list_documentswith full-text search or filter by tags and dates to find exactly what you need in seconds. - File Operations — Upload new documents with
upload_document, download originals withdownload_document, or get instant visual context withpreview_documentandthumb_document. - Metadata Management — Organize your library by creating and updating tags, correspondents, and document types using dedicated tools like
create_tagorupdate_correspondent. - Deep Inspection — Fetch complete OCR text and metadata for any specific file using
get_documentto help your AI analyze contents. - Saved Views — Access your predefined filters and organizational structures with
list_saved_views.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your Paperless-ngx API URL and Personal API Token
- Start chatting with your documents in Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual searching through folders. Your AI acts as a digital librarian that knows every word in your archive.
Who is this for?
- Home Office Users — instantly find utility bills, tax records, or manuals without digging through physical or digital piles.
- Legal & Admin Teams — query specific correspondents or document types to build reports or verify information quickly.
- Researchers — manage large collections of PDFs and papers with automated tagging and content retrieval.
Built-in capabilities (26)
Create a new correspondent
Create a new document type
Create a new saved view
Create a new tag
Delete a correspondent
Delete a document
Delete a document type
Delete a saved view
Delete a tag
Download the actual document file
Retrieve correspondent details
Retrieve details of a specific document
Retrieve document type details
Retrieve tag details
List all correspondents
List all document types
Supports filtering and searching via query parameters. List all documents in Paperless-ngx
List all saved views
List all tags
Get a preview of the document
Get the document thumbnail
Update a correspondent
Update document metadata
Update a document type
Update a tag
Upload a new document
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Paperless-ngx into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Paperless-ngx and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 26 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
Paperless-ngx in Cursor
Paperless-ngx and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Paperless-ngx 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 | 4,000+ 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 Paperless-ngx in Cursor
The Paperless-ngx 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 26 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
Paperless-ngx for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Paperless-ngx MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search for documents using specific tags or date ranges?
Yes. The list_documents tool allows you to filter by tags__id__in and created__date__gte. You can also perform a full-text search using the query parameter.
Is it possible to see a preview of a document without downloading the whole file?
Absolutely. Use the preview_document or thumb_document tools to get visual representations of the document content directly through the agent.
Can I create new organization categories like tags or correspondents via AI?
Yes, you have full management capabilities. You can use create_tag, create_correspondent, and create_document_type to organize your archive on the fly.
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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