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How to connect an MCP server to Cursor
@ai-supply · 3mo ago
Overview
Cursor supports the Model Context Protocol, so any compliant MCP server plugs in and exposes its tools to the in-editor agent.
Steps
- Choose a server from the catalog — filter by the MCP kind on the categories page and check its Security report.
- Open Cursor's MCP settings and add the server (command + args for a local server, or a URL for a hosted one).
- Reload Cursor so it negotiates the connection and loads the tools.
- Test by asking the agent to use one of the server's tools.
Good practice
- Enable only the tools you need (least privilege).
- Pick high-grade, security-scanned servers — that's the whole point of a vetted marketplace.
New to the agent side? The quickstart walks through keys and scopes. Find servers on the marketplace.