Bring Direct Mail
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Poplar to Cursor and start using all 11 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 Poplar MCP Server?
Connect your Poplar account to any AI agent and take full control of your programmatic direct mail and physical outreach through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Trigger Mailers — Automatically send physical postcards or letters by providing a campaign ID and recipient details.
- Address Standardization — Clean and verify US mailing addresses using Poplar's specialized standardization service.
- Audience Management — List all mailing audiences and add new members via email or physical address.
- Suppression Control — Add recipients to the global 'Do Not Mail' list to manage opt-outs and compliance.
- Campaign Visibility — List all active direct mail campaigns and inspect available creatives.
- Delivery Tracking — Monitor the production and delivery status of specific mail pieces in real-time.
- Attribution Reporting — Submit customer orders back to Poplar to track the ROI of your physical mail campaigns.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Poplar Access Token (found in API Settings)
- Start sending physical mail from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual uploading of address lists. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Direct Mail Coordinator or Growth Marketing Specialist.
Who is this for?
- Growth Marketers — automate high-touch physical follow-ups for high-value leads or abandoned carts.
- Retention Managers — send 'Win-back' postcards to churning customers directly from the CRM flow.
- E-commerce Owners — track the effectiveness of direct mail by reporting transactions back for attribution.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Add a recipient to a specific audience list
Add a recipient to the global "Do Not Mail" list
Get information about the authenticated account
Check the production and delivery status of a specific mailer
List all mailing audiences in your account
List account billing and invoice data
List all uploaded mailer designs/creatives
List all direct mail campaigns
Report a customer order back to Poplar for attribution tracking
Pass fields like address_line1, city, state, postal_code. Clean and standardize a US mailing address
Requires "campaign_id" and "recipient_json" (address details). Optional "merge_tags_json" for dynamic content. Trigger a physical mailer (postcard, letter) for a campaign
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Poplar into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Poplar and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 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
Poplar in Cursor
Why run Poplar with Vinkius?
The Poplar 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 11 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
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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 Poplar using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Poplar and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Poplar 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
Poplar for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Poplar 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 get my Poplar Access Token?
Log in to your Poplar account and navigate to the API Settings or Developer section. You will find your Access Token there. Use a Test Token for development and a Production Token for live mailings.
Can I standardize non-US addresses?
No, Poplar's address standardization service is specifically designed for US addresses only. For international mailing, ensure your addresses are pre-formatted correctly.
How can I check if a mailer has been delivered?
Use the get_mailer_status tool with the unique mailer ID. It will return the current status, including production phases and the final USPS delivery confirmation when available.
Is the integration secure for customer addresses?
Absolutely. The integration uses official Poplar Bearer tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials and customer data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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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