How to Use the The Odds API MCP in Cursor

Q: Do I need to worry about setup when using The Odds API in Cursor?

You just create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server details. Then, enable Agent mode in chat, and it'll be ready.

Q: How can I use getscores() with The Odds API in Cursor?

Simply prompt the AI agent to call getscores. It fetches the results and includes them immediately into your current file's structure, so you don't have to copy-paste.

Inject live sports odds and score data directly into your code using Cursor's Agent Mode.

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Live Data for Odds Checks

Need to reference real-time market prices in a function? Call `get_odds` to get current betting odds, and the AI agent injects that data directly into your code block. It’s live context, not mock data. This means your generated functions use actual API responses when you're writing them, letting you test real-world outcomes.

Getting Scores Mid-Code

The `get_scores` tool lets the AI retrieve live or past scores and write them into your script. You don't have to leave the editor to pull in verifiable results. It drastically cuts down on context switching because the data flows right where you need it.

Mapping Sports Metadata

If you’re building a multi-sport platform, start with `list_sports`. This tool gives your agent client the necessary list of sports IDs to structure your code around. The AI uses this initial data set to properly scope subsequent calls for odds or scores.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about The Odds API MCP in Cursor

The MCP Server lets the AI agent call tools and inject the live results directly into your code. You write, and it writes working code using real data from `get_odds`.

You just create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server details. Then, enable Agent mode in chat, and it'll be ready.

It supplies real-time sports metadata—odds, scores, and sport lists—which your agent client uses to generate accurate, context-aware code snippets.

Simply prompt the AI agent to call `get_scores`. It fetches the results and includes them immediately into your current file's structure, so you don't have to copy-paste.

The server provides both live and past sports metadata (scores). You can use the `get_scores` tool to pull specific historical outcomes into your code for validation purposes.

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