Cursor and Exact Online: ERP data for developers
Cursor is an AI-native code editor built for developers who want AI deeply integrated into their workflow. If you build Exact Online integrations, write custom reports or maintain API connections, Cursor with Ledger Botje gives you direct access to live ERP data without leaving your editor.
Through the MCP protocol, Cursor connects to your Exact Online administration and lets you query real data while you write code.
Cursor: ERP integration from your code editor
For developers and Exact Online consultants, the ability to query live ERP data while coding is transformative:
- Validate data structures — ask "Show me a sample sales order with all fields" to understand the data model before writing your integration.
- Debug with real data — when your integration fails, check whether the problem is in your code or the data: "Does item code XYZ-999 exist?"
- Prototype reports — request data in JSON format and use it directly in your application: "Give me all open purchase orders as a structured list with supplier name and total."
- Test API mappings — verify that your field mappings are correct by comparing your code output with the actual Exact Online data.
This eliminates the constant context switching between your editor, the Exact Online interface and API documentation.
Setting up the connection
Configure Cursor with Ledger Botje in three steps:
- Create a Ledger Botje account on the pricing page and connect your Exact Online administration.
- Add the MCP server in Cursor — go to Settings → MCP → Add Server and enter:
https://www.ledgerbotje.nl/app/mcp
- Authenticate and verify by asking a test question in the Cursor chat.
See the MCP setup guide for detailed steps.
Example questions for developers
Use these prompts while building integrations:
- "Which active item codes are in the electronics category? I need them for my import script."
- "Show the details of sales order SO-2026-0153 including all line items and their quantities."
- "How many stock mutations happened today? I need to verify my sync is running correctly."
- "List all warehouses and their storage locations — I am building a location picker component."
Get started with Cursor and Exact Online
Cursor brings Exact Online data into the environment where you are most productive. Visit the Cursor integration page, browse the prompt library for developer-focused prompts, and view the plans to start building smarter integrations today.