@cgsync/mcp-server

MCP Server for CGSync — the CG/VFX artist booking platform.

Search jobs, find artists, manage bookings, and negotiate rates directly from Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

What is CGSync?

CGSync is a platform that connects CG and VFX freelance artists with studios and employers. Artists can list their availability, skills, and rates while employers post jobs and book talent. CGSync handles the entire workflow from discovery through negotiation to confirmed bookings.

Installation

Quick start (no install)

CGSYNC_API_KEY=your_key npx @cgsync/mcp-server

Global install

npm install -g @cgsync/mcp-server
CGSYNC_API_KEY=your_key cgsync-mcp

Configuration

Claude Desktop

Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS, %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json on Windows):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cgsync": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@cgsync/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "CGSYNC_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Add to your Cursor MCP settings (.cursor/mcp.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cgsync": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@cgsync/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "CGSYNC_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | search_jobs | Search open CG/VFX job listings with filters for location, skills, rates, and dates | | search_artists | Find available freelance artists by skills, location, rate range, and availability | | get_job_details | Get full details of a specific job posting including requirements and company info | | get_artist_profile | Get complete artist profile with bio, skills, portfolio, and availability | | invite_artist | Invite an artist to apply for your job (employer accounts) | | apply_to_job | Apply to a job as an artist with optional cover message and proposed rate | | negotiate_booking | Propose rates, dates, accept, decline, or counter-offer on bookings | | get_booking_status | Check current status, negotiation history, and details of a booking | | list_my_bookings | List all your active bookings with optional status filter |

Environment Variables

| Variable | Required | Default | Description | |----------|----------|---------|-------------| | CGSYNC_API_KEY | Yes | — | Your CGSync API key. Get one at cgsync.me/developer/api-keys | | CGSYNC_API_URL | No | https://cgsync.me | CGSync API base URL (override for self-hosted or development) |

Example Prompts

Once configured, you can ask Claude things like:

• "Find me Houdini FX artists available next month in Vancouver"
• "Search for remote compositing jobs paying over $800/day"
• "Show me the details of job #42"
• "Apply to job #15 with a proposed rate of $750/day"
• "Invite artist #8 to my lighting job"
• "Accept the rate on booking #23"
• "What's the status of all my current bookings?"
• "Counter-offer $900/day on booking #12 with a message explaining my experience"

Requirements

• Node.js 18 or later
• A CGSync account with an API key

Links

• CGSync Platform
• API Documentation
• GitHub Repository

License

MIT