How do I install Cursor MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the Cursor GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

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Cursor

Name: Cursor MCP Server
Author: ericzakariasson

v1.0.0•Developer Tools•stable

Cursor MCP Server implementation

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What is Cursor?

Cursor is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to cursor mcp server implementation

Cursor MCP Server implementation

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

Cursor MCP Server implementation

Use Cases

Integrate with Cursor code editor through MCP.

ericzakariasson

Maintainer

LicenseMIT

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedApr 29, 2026

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx cursor

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Cursor

The Cursor MCP Server by Eric Zakariasson provides a bridge between Claude (or other MCP-compatible AI clients) and Cursor's Background Agents API, allowing AI assistants to programmatically interact with Cursor's agent infrastructure. It is implemented in TypeScript and uses a local HTTP server to relay MCP tool calls to the Cursor API, enabling workflows where Claude can spin up or monitor Cursor background agents from within a conversation. This server is primarily useful for developers who want to orchestrate Cursor agents programmatically or build multi-agent automation pipelines that include Cursor.

Prerequisites

Node.js 18 or higher and Bun runtime installed (the server uses Bun as its runtime)
A Cursor account with API access and a valid CURSOR_API_KEY
Git installed to clone the repository
An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code

Clone the repository

Clone the server source code from GitHub and enter the project directory.

git clone https://github.com/ericzakariasson/cursor-mcp-server.git
cd cursor-mcp-server

Install dependencies with Bun

Install all required packages using the Bun package manager.

bun install

Create the environment file

Create a .env file in the project root and set your Cursor API key. You can find or generate this key in your Cursor account settings.

CURSOR_API_KEY=your_cursor_api_key_here

Build the project

Compile the TypeScript source files into the output directory.

bun run build

Configure your MCP client

Add the server to your MCP client configuration, pointing to the built index file and specifying the env file.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cursor": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/cursor-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "CURSOR_API_KEY": "your_cursor_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Restart your MCP client

Restart Claude Desktop or reload the MCP configuration in your client so it discovers the Cursor MCP server.

Cursor Examples

Client configuration

Example claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Cursor MCP Server using the built dist file and an inline API key.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cursor": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/Users/yourname/cursor-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "CURSOR_API_KEY": "your_cursor_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Example prompts for interacting with Cursor's Background Agents API through the MCP server.

- "Start a Cursor background agent to refactor the authentication module in my project"
- "List all currently running Cursor background agents"
- "Check the status of the Cursor agent I started earlier and show me its output"
- "Stop the background agent with ID agent_abc123"

Troubleshooting Cursor

Server fails to start with 'CURSOR_API_KEY is not set' error

Ensure the CURSOR_API_KEY environment variable is set either in a .env file in the project root or directly in the 'env' block of your MCP client config JSON. Verify the key is valid by checking your Cursor account settings.

bun command not found during installation

Install Bun by running: curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash — then restart your terminal and retry. Alternatively, check the Bun documentation at bun.sh for platform-specific instructions.

MCP client shows 'connection refused' after starting

Verify that the path in the 'args' array of your config points to the compiled dist/index.js file (not the TypeScript source). Re-run 'bun run build' to ensure the dist directory exists.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cursor

What is Cursor?

Cursor is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that cursor mcp server implementation It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Cursor?

Follow the installation instructions on the Cursor GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Cursor?

Cursor works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Cursor free to use?

Yes, Cursor is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cursor": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "cursor"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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