Bring Speech To Text
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Speechmatics to Cursor and start using 8 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
Gemini
What is the Speechmatics MCP Server?
Connect Speechmatics to your AI agent to handle advanced audio processing workflows. This server enables high-accuracy transcription and natural-sounding speech synthesis through a simple interface.
What you can do
- Batch Transcription — Submit audio via URL or base64 and process large files with industry-leading accuracy using
create_job. - Text-to-Speech (TTS) — Convert text into natural human speech using high-quality voices like Sarah, Theo, Megan, or Jack via
generate_tts. - Transcript Retrieval — Export completed transcriptions in multiple formats including JSON, plain text, or SRT subtitles using
get_transcript. - Job Management — Monitor the status of your processing tasks, list recent activity, and manage resources with
list_jobsandget_job. - Usage & Security — Track your account consumption with
get_usageand generate temporary keys for secure client-side access usingcreate_temp_key.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Speechmatics API Key
- Start transcribing audio or generating speech directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Content Creators — Automatically generate subtitles (SRT) for videos or transcribe podcasts in seconds.
- Developers — Integrate speech capabilities into apps without managing complex audio infrastructure.
- Data Analysts — Convert large volumes of recorded meetings or calls into searchable text for analysis.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Create a new batch transcription job
Create a temporary API key
Delete a transcription job
Generate speech from text (TTS)
Get details for a specific job
Retrieve the transcript for a job
Get usage statistics
List recent transcription jobs
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Speechmatics into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Speechmatics and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 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
Speechmatics in Cursor
Speechmatics and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Speechmatics 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 Speechmatics in Cursor
The Speechmatics 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 8 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
Speechmatics for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Speechmatics MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
What formats can I get my transcripts in?
You can use the get_transcript tool to retrieve results in json, txt, or srt (subtitle) formats. Simply specify the format parameter when calling the tool.
Which voices are available for Text-to-Speech?
The generate_tts tool supports four high-quality voices: sarah, theo, megan, and jack. You can choose the one that best fits your content's tone.
How do I check if my transcription job is finished?
Use the get_job tool with your specific job_id. It will return the current status (e.g., running, completed) and metadata about the processing task.
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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