Bring Work Management
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Smartsheet to Cursor and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Smartsheet MCP Server?
Connect your Smartsheet account to any AI agent to automate your enterprise work management and collaboration orchestration. Smartsheet provides a powerful platform for tracking projects and data, and this integration allows you to retrieve sheet metadata, manage rows, and search through workspaces through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Sheet & Data Orchestration — List all managed sheets and retrieve detailed profile metadata, including columns and structural definitions programmatically.
- Row Lifecycle Management — Add, update, and delete rows within your sheets with full control over cell data directly from the AI interface.
- Workspace & Report Control — Access and monitor your workspaces and reports to maintain a clear overview of your projects via natural language.
- Search & Discovery Intelligence — Search through specific sheets to quickly find the information you need and retrieve filtered data results.
- Operational Monitoring — Access user profiles and monitor system health to ensure reliable data synchronization between Smartsheet and your AI workflows.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Smartsheet Access Token from your account settings
3. Start managing your enterprise work from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Project Managers — quickly update project statuses and monitor report details without switching between sheets.
- Operations Teams — automate the retrieval of resource data and manage team rows via natural conversation.
- Data Analysts — streamline the retrieval of sheet metadata and monitor data collection directly within the chat.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Rows must be provided as a JSON array. Append new rows
Get user info
Get sheet data
Get workspace info
List filtered reports
List company users
List sheet fields
List Smartsheet sheets
List project workspaces
Delete a row
Find data in sheet
Rows must be provided as a JSON array with IDs. Modify existing rows
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Smartsheet into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Smartsheet and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 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
Smartsheet in Cursor
Smartsheet and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Smartsheet 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 Smartsheet in Cursor
The Smartsheet 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 12 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
Smartsheet for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Smartsheet MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Smartsheet Access Token?
Log in to Smartsheet, navigate to Account > Personal Settings > API Access, and generate a new access token for your integration.
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.