MCP Cursor Tool Starter
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What is MCP Cursor Tool Starter?
MCP Cursor Tool Starter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for mcp cursor tool starter
MCP server for mcp cursor tool starter
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Manual Installation
npx mcp-cursor-tool-starterConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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How to Set Up and Use MCP Cursor Tool Starter
The MCP Cursor Tool Starter is a TypeScript template and reference project for building MCP servers that integrate with Cursor and other MCP-compatible AI development environments. It ships with three working example tools — a greeting tool, a weather alerts tool, and a blog post tool — and demonstrates how to build, package, and distribute MCP servers as standalone executables using Bun. Developers use it as a starting point to understand the MCP tool definition pattern and scaffold their own custom tools for Cursor or Claude integration.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 23+ installed
- Bun installed (https://bun.sh) for building native executables
- pnpm installed for dependency management
- An MCP-compatible client such as Cursor or Claude Desktop
Clone the starter repository
Clone the mcp-cursor-tool-starter repository to your local machine to use it as a template for your own MCP server.
git clone https://github.com/johnlindquist/mcp-cursor-tool-starter.git
cd mcp-cursor-tool-starterInstall dependencies
Install all project dependencies using pnpm.
pnpm installBuild the executables
Run the build script to compile TypeScript sources and produce standalone binaries in the bin/ directory using Bun.
pnpm buildAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Add one of the compiled tools to your Cursor or Claude Desktop configuration using the full absolute path to the binary. Always use the full path — relative paths will not work.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-hello": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/mcp-cursor-tool-starter/bin/mcp-hello",
"args": []
}
}
}Customize and add your own tools
Open src/index.ts (or the tool-specific files) and follow the existing patterns to add your own tool definitions with name, description, and handler function. Rebuild with pnpm build after changes.
MCP Cursor Tool Starter Examples
Client configuration
Example Cursor MCP configuration using the compiled mcp-hello binary as a reference.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-hello": {
"command": "/Users/you/projects/mcp-cursor-tool-starter/bin/mcp-hello",
"args": []
},
"mcp-weather": {
"command": "/Users/you/projects/mcp-cursor-tool-starter/bin/mcp-weather",
"args": []
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to test the bundled example tools included in the starter.
- "Say hello using the hello tool."
- "Get weather alerts for the state of California."
- "Generate frontmatter for a blog post about MCP servers in TypeScript."
- "Create a new blog post draft with the title 'Getting Started with MCP'."
- "List all available tools from the MCP server."Troubleshooting MCP Cursor Tool Starter
Binary not executable or 'permission denied' on macOS/Linux
After building, run 'chmod +x bin/mcp-hello bin/mcp-weather bin/mcp-blog' to make the binaries executable. On macOS, you may also need to allow the binary in System Settings > Security & Privacy.
Cursor cannot find the MCP server binary
Always use the full absolute path to the binary in your config, not a relative path. Run 'pwd' in the project directory and prepend that to 'bin/mcp-hello' to get the correct absolute path.
Build fails with TypeScript errors or Bun not found
Install Bun with 'curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash' and ensure it is in your PATH. Ensure you are on Node.js 23+ by running 'node --version'. Run 'pnpm install' again before running pnpm build.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Cursor Tool Starter
What is MCP Cursor Tool Starter?
MCP Cursor Tool Starter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for mcp cursor tool starter It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Cursor Tool Starter?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Cursor Tool Starter GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Cursor Tool Starter?
MCP Cursor Tool Starter works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Cursor Tool Starter free to use?
Yes, MCP Cursor Tool Starter is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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