How to Use the ReliefWeb MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the ReliefWeb MCP Server to my Cursor project?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and paste the server configuration details there. Once saved, Cursor will detect the new tools and make them available in your Composer or Chat panels.

Q: Can Cursor automatically write test cases using active ReliefWeb disaster data?

Yes, your Cursor agent can call getdisasters to grab real-time crisis data and write unit tests using those live payloads. This ensures your test suite reflects actual operational data instead of static mock files.

Generate code using real-time ReliefWeb disaster data and humanitarian reports directly in Cursor.

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Code with live disaster data inside Cursor

Stop relying on outdated training data when building emergency mapping applications. This MCP Server lets your Cursor agent run `get_disasters` to pull live coordinates, types, and start dates directly into your active workspace. You can then use `get_countries` to automatically populate your test suites with real ISO codes and current disaster counts. The editor handles the tool calls inline, letting you generate components based on actual API payloads. You write the frontend code while your agent verifies the JSON structure against live endpoints.

Parse complex humanitarian reports in your editor

Building NLP pipelines for aid documents requires massive amounts of test data. Use `get_reports` in Cursor to pull down the latest text files, filtering by specific parameters like country or language. You can then call `get_report` to feed raw metadata and themes directly into your script files for instant debugging. To make sure your parser handles different document types, run `get_formats` to retrieve the exact IDs for situation reports, maps, or press releases. Your agent writes the parsing logic while looking at the exact data structures returned by the live server.

Query NGO directories directly from the terminal

Integrating humanitarian job boards or organization directories shouldn't require manual API testing. Using this MCP integration to track NGO details, your Cursor chat can run `get_jobs` to inspect active hiring data, alongside `get_organizations` and `get_sources` to map out the NGO network. You can ask the editor to generate database schemas that match the live ReliefWeb structure. The agent writes clean migrations based on the exact fields returned by these tools, cutting out the typical trial-and-error cycle.

Setup guide

Set up ReliefWeb 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 ReliefWeb 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 ReliefWeb transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the ReliefWeb tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ReliefWeb MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and paste the server configuration details there. Once saved, Cursor will detect the new tools and make them available in your Composer or Chat panels.

Yes, your Cursor agent can call `get_disasters` to grab real-time crisis data and write unit tests using those live payloads. This ensures your test suite reflects actual operational data instead of static mock files.

No API key is required because Vinkius handles the connection details and endpoints for you. You only need to paste your single Vinkius token into your Cursor configuration file to get started.

Yes, you can instruct the client to search for jobs in specific regions. It will run `get_countries` to resolve the country codes and then execute `get_jobs` to pull the matching listings.

Your search queries and job postings data are processed locally within your editor session. Vinkius runs the MCP server inside a secure, ephemeral sandbox, ensuring your workspace variables and code files are never leaked.

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