Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Roboflow MCP Server?
Connect Roboflow to your AI agent to streamline your computer vision pipeline. From dataset management to model training and inference, handle your entire CV lifecycle through natural language.
What you can do
- Workspace & Project Management — List projects, create new ones, or fork from Roboflow Universe to jumpstart your development.
- Dataset Operations — Upload images (via URL or Base64), manage versions, and download datasets in various formats like COCO or YOLO.
- Model Training — Start training runs, monitor results, and retrieve precise performance metrics (mAP, precision, recall) for any version.
- Image Search — Search and filter images within your workspace to audit your data and improve model accuracy.
- Inference & Results — Run inference on images and retrieve results to verify model behavior in real-time.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Roboflow Private API Key
- Start building and managing vision models from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- ML Engineers — monitor training progress and dataset health without leaving the terminal or IDE.
- Data Scientists — quickly query dataset versions and export data for custom training scripts.
- Product Teams — audit model performance and visualize inference results through simple conversation.
Built-in capabilities (29)
Add projects to a folder (Enterprise)
Start an auto-labeling job using foundation models
Cancel an active training job
Assign a batch of images to a labeler and reviewer
Create a project folder (Enterprise)
Create a new project in a workspace
Delete multiple images from a project
Delete a project or version (moves to Trash)
Retrieve a download link for a zipped dataset in a specific format
Fork a public project from Roboflow Universe
Track long-running operations like forking or large exports
Check dataset health (class distribution, missing annotations, etc)
Get details for a specific image
Get project details, metadata, and versions
Verify authentication and retrieve default workspace
Retrieve metrics and status for a version training run
Retrieve metadata for a specific dataset version
List project folders in a workspace (Enterprise)
List items in the workspace trash
List information about a workspace and its projects
Add, remove, or set tags on an image
Restore an item from the trash
Run inference on an image using hosted models
Search and filter images within a specific project
Search and filter images within a workspace
Start training a model on a dataset version
Early stop an active training job
Attach an annotation file to an existing image
Upload an image to a project
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Roboflow into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Roboflow and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 29 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
Roboflow in Cursor
Roboflow and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Roboflow 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 Roboflow in Cursor
The Roboflow 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 29 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
Roboflow for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Roboflow MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I verify if my Roboflow API key is correctly configured?
You can use the get_root tool. It will attempt to authenticate with your key and return the default workspace details if successful.
Can I get the training performance metrics for a specific model version?
Yes! Use the get_training_results tool by providing the workspace, project, and version ID. It returns mAP, precision, recall, and other training metrics.
Is it possible to export my dataset to a specific format like YOLOv5?
Absolutely. Use the download_dataset tool and specify the format parameter (e.g., 'yolov5pytorch') to receive a download link for your zipped dataset.
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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