Bring Background Jobs
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Trigger.dev to Cursor and start using all 8 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Trigger.dev MCP Server?
Connect Trigger.dev to your AI agent and manage your background job infrastructure conversationally.
What you can do
- Job Monitoring — List active, completed, and failed task runs with execution times, statuses, and error details.
- Project Overview — Query projects, environments, and their associated job definitions.
- Run Inspection — Drill into individual runs to view payloads, outputs, logs, and retry history.
- Environment Management — Switch between dev, staging, and production environments to inspect runs across your deployment pipeline.
How it works
- Subscribe to the Trigger.dev integration on the marketplace.
- Generate a Secret API Key from your Trigger.dev dashboard (Project → API Keys section — keys start with
tr_dev_ortr_prod_). - Ask your AI agent to list job runs, check failures, or inspect task outputs.
Who is this for?
- Backend Developers — Monitor background job health, debug failed runs, and verify task outputs without leaving your code editor.
- DevOps Engineers — Track job execution across environments and identify bottlenecks in your processing pipeline.
- Technical Leads — Get instant visibility into production job queues during incident response without switching to the Trigger.dev dashboard.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Cancel a running task
Get run details
List deployment environments
List all projects
List task runs
List cron schedules
Replay a completed task
Trigger a background task
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Trigger.dev into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Trigger.dev 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
Trigger.dev in Cursor
Why run Trigger.dev with Vinkius?
The Trigger.dev 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 8 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
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
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 Trigger.dev using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Trigger.dev and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Trigger.dev 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
Trigger.dev for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Trigger.dev 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 Trigger.dev API key?
Log in to your Trigger.dev dashboard at cloud.trigger.dev. Open your project, then find the API Keys section in the project settings. Copy your Secret API Key (it starts with tr_dev_ for development or tr_prod_ for production). Paste it into the configuration field below. For Personal Access Tokens (used for admin operations), go to Profile → Personal Access Tokens tab instead.
Can my AI agent tell me why a background job failed in production?
Yes. Ask your agent to list failed runs and it returns the task name, error message, stack trace, execution duration, and retry count for each failure. You can then drill into a specific run to see the exact input payload and which step failed — cutting your debugging time from minutes to seconds.
What if I'm on-call and need to check job health at 2 AM?
Just ask your AI agent 'Are there any failed jobs in production?' and get an instant triage report — number of failures, which tasks are affected, when they started failing, and whether retries resolved them. No need to open a browser, log in, or navigate dashboards in the middle of the night.
Does it support multiple environments like dev, staging, and production?
Yes. Each API key is scoped to a specific environment (dev or prod), just like in Trigger.dev itself. You can configure separate integrations for each environment, or switch between them by updating the API key — giving you full control over which environment your AI agent queries.
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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