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How to install Computer Use Linux in Cursor

To install Computer Use Linux in Cursor, click "Add to Cursor" on this page or paste the "computer-use-linux" block into ~/.cursor/mcp.json, then check for a green dot in Cursor Settings under MCP.

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    One click (fastest)

    Click the button to open Cursor with this server ready to add.

    Add Computer Use Linux to Cursor
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    Or add it by hand

    Open Cursor Settings, then MCP, then Add new MCP server, or edit mcp.json directly and paste:

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "computer-use-linux": {
          "command": "npx",
          "args": [
            "-y",
            "@agent-sh/computer-use-linux"
          ]
        }
      }
    }
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    Turn it on

    In Settings, MCP, make sure the server shows a green dot. Use it in Agent mode.

Config file: ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project)

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Computer Use Linux needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Computer Use Linux work in Cursor?

Yes. Cursor supports local and remote mcp servers, and Computer Use Linux installs with the steps above.

Computer Use Linux does not show up in Cursor. What now?

Restart Cursor fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Computer Use Linux safe?

It scores 86 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.