How to install AWS Lambda in Cursor
To install AWS Lambda in Cursor, click "Add to Cursor" on this page or paste the "aws-lambda" block into ~/.cursor/mcp.json, then check for a green dot in Cursor Settings under MCP.
Built from the published package · server updated 10 months ago
- 1
One click (fastest)
Click the button to open Cursor with this server ready to add.
Add AWS Lambda to Cursor - 2
Or add it by hand
Open Cursor Settings, then MCP, then Add new MCP server, or edit mcp.json directly and paste:
{ "mcpServers": { "aws-lambda": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@modelfetch/aws-lambda" ] } } } - 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 AWS Lambda needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
Install AWS Lambda in another app
Similar servers
Questions
Does AWS Lambda work in Cursor?
Yes. Cursor supports local and remote mcp servers, and AWS Lambda installs with the steps above.
AWS Lambda 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 AWS Lambda safe?
It scores 57 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
