How to install mcp in Cursor
To install mcp in Cursor, click "Add to Cursor" on this page or paste the "mcp" block into ~/.cursor/mcp.json, then check for a green dot in Cursor Settings under MCP.
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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": { "mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@butterbase/mcp" ] } } } - 3
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 mcp needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does mcp work in Cursor?
Yes. Cursor supports local and remote mcp servers, and mcp installs with the steps above.
mcp 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 mcp safe?
It scores 92 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
