Bring Cognitive Search
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect watsonx Discovery to Cursor and start using all 6 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 watsonx Discovery MCP Server?
Connect your IBM watsonx Discovery account to any AI agent and harness the power of cognitive search and NLP-driven text analytics through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Cognitive Search — Perform natural language or Discovery Query Language (DQL) queries against your data collections for high-quality semantic search
- Data Discovery — Browse and list all data collections within your project to retrieve collection and document IDs
- Document Analysis — Retrieve comprehensive metadata, ingestion status, and technical details for specific indexed documents
- NLP Enrichments — List and monitor available enrichments (NLP models) like Sentiment, Entities, and Keywords being applied to your data
- Component Health — Verify project-level configurations, ingestion notices, and health settings for all project components
- Semantic Insights — Surface relevant information and hidden patterns from massive unstructured datasets through simple chat commands
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your watsonx URL, API Key, and Project ID
- Start querying your cognitive data collections through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual digging through complex IBM Cloud consoles to query your data. Your AI agent becomes your cognitive data scientist.
Who is this for?
- Enterprise Developers — build grounded AI applications using Discovery's semantic search and ingestion pipelines
- Knowledge Analysts — quickly surface information from large document repositories and audit NLP enrichments
- Data Scientists — test and refine DQL queries and monitor data ingestion status through chat
- Product Teams — implement AI-powered search features and monitor the health of your discovery project
Built-in capabilities (6)
Retrieves the configuration and health settings for project components
Retrieves metadata and status for a specific indexed document
g., Sentiment, Entities) are being applied to documents. Lists all enrichments (NLP models) configured for the project
Lists all documents indexed within a specific collection
Lists all data collections within the current watsonx Discovery project
Provide a collection ID and the query text. Performs a natural language or DQL query against a discovery collection
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns watsonx Discovery into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from watsonx Discovery and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 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
watsonx Discovery in Cursor
Why run watsonx Discovery with Vinkius?
The watsonx Discovery 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 6 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 watsonx Discovery using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
watsonx Discovery and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect watsonx Discovery 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
watsonx Discovery for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and watsonx Discovery 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
Can I query my data collections using natural language?
Yes. The query_discovery_content tool allows your AI agent to perform natural language queries against your watsonx Discovery collections, returning highly relevant results based on IBM's cognitive search engine.
How do I see what NLP models are being applied to my documents?
Use the list_available_enrichments tool to see all NLP enrichments (like Sentiment, Entity Extraction, or Category Classification) configured for your project and applied during the ingestion pipeline.
Can I monitor the ingestion status of a specific document?
Absolutely. Using the get_document_details tool, you can check the ingestion status and technical metadata for any specific document ID, ensuring your data is correctly indexed and searchable.
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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