How to Use the Readwise MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I edit my Readwise highlights directly inside Cursor?

Yes, you can use the updatehighlight tool in Cursor to modify the text or notes of any highlight. The changes sync back to your account instantly.

Q: Does Cursor support reading my Readwise daily review queue?

Yes, Cursor can run the getdailyreview tool to fetch your active cards. This lets you review your reading notes inside your development workflow.

Q: How do I verify the API connection is working?

You can trigger the checkreadwisestatus tool. This tool runs a quick ping to the API to confirm your token is valid and active.

Write code with real context from your Readwise highlights directly inside the Cursor editor.

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Inject real reading data into your Cursor code

Use the `get_book` tool to pull metadata from your library directly into the Cursor active editor window. Expect details like author, title, and category to populate your code templates with real data. Instead of using hardcoded mock data, Cursor reads live responses from your library. Your agent writes functional code that formats your actual book list on the fly.

Search your knowledge base using Cursor MCP Server

Run `search_highlights` to find specific quotes and concepts while drafting technical articles or documentation in Cursor. Your saved highlights and notes get queried and inserted directly into your markdown files. Cursor uses this MCP Server to locate relevant references without forcing you to switch to a web browser. You get immediate access to your curated thoughts right where you write.

Sync your reading sources in real time

Call `list_books_by_source` to filter your library by platform, such as Kindle or Pocket, using the MCP integration inside Cursor. Filtering by Kindle or Pocket helps organize your code or content based on where you originally found the information. You can also use `list_highlights` to extract the raw text, notes, and locations. Raw text, notes, and locations feed directly into your active development environment for quick processing.

Setup guide

Set up Readwise MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Readwise MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Readwise transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Readwise tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readwise-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Readwise MCP in Cursor

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and define the MCP Server configuration. Once saved, Cursor Agent can immediately call the 16 tools to read your highlights.

Yes, you can use the `update_highlight` tool in Cursor to modify the text or notes of any highlight. The changes sync back to your account instantly.

Yes, Cursor can run the `get_daily_review` tool to fetch your active cards. This lets you review your reading notes inside your development workflow.

You can trigger the `check_readwise_status` tool. This tool runs a quick ping to the API to confirm your token is valid and active.

Your books, tags, and reviews are processed locally on your machine. The MCP Server runs in a zero-trust sandbox, ensuring your personal library data is never exposed to third parties.

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