Bring Job Scheduling
to Cursor
Learn how to connect ServiceM8 to Cursor and start using 9 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the ServiceM8 MCP Server?
Connect your ServiceM8 account to any AI agent and take full control of your field service management workflows through natural conversation. ServiceM8 is the ultimate platform for trade and service businesses, and this integration allows you to orchestrate jobs, coordinate staff, and manage client relations without leaving your chat interface.
What you can do
- Job & Task Orchestration — List all managed jobs and retrieve detailed metadata, including status and scheduled times programmatically.
- Staff & Team Coordination — Access and monitor your staff directory to maintain a clear overview of team assignments and availability directly from the AI interface.
- Client CRM Control — List and search through your client and contact database to keep your professional records synchronized via natural language.
- Job Activity Tracking — Access real-time activity logs for specific jobs to monitor progress and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Operational Monitoring — Track job categories and manage system metadata to ensure your field service operations are always optimized.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your ServiceM8 API Key from your account settings
3. Start managing your field services from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more juggling spreadsheets or multiple browser tabs to see where your team is. Your AI acts as a dedicated dispatcher or operations manager.
Who is this for?
- Field Service Managers — quickly retrieve job details and monitor staff schedules without switching apps.
- Operations Teams — automate the management of client records and track job activities via natural conversation.
- Business Owners — streamline the retrieval of service metadata and monitor organizational health directly within the chat.
Built-in capabilities (9)
Requires description and company_uuid. Create a new ServiceM8 job
Get details for a specific company
Get details for a specific job
List job categories
List all companies (clients)
List all company contacts
Get activity history for a job
List all ServiceM8 jobs
List ServiceM8 staff members
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns ServiceM8 into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ServiceM8 and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 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
ServiceM8 in Cursor
ServiceM8 and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ServiceM8 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 | 3,400+ 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 ServiceM8 in Cursor
The ServiceM8 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 9 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
ServiceM8 for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the ServiceM8 MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can my AI automatically find the details and activity for a specific job just by providing its UUID?
Yes! Use the get_job tool with the Job UUID. Your agent will respond with complete metadata, including status, scheduled times, and specific operational notes in seconds.
How do I list all staff members to check availability?
Simply ask the agent to run the list_staff action. It will retrieve the full directory of staff members configured in your ServiceM8 account.
How do I find my ServiceM8 API Key?
Log in to your ServiceM8 dashboard, navigate to Settings > ServiceM8 Add-ons, and enable the API add-on to find your unique API Key.
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.