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How to install Postgresql MCP Readonly in Cursor

To install Postgresql MCP Readonly in Cursor, click "Add to Cursor" on this page or paste the "postgresql-mcp-readonly" 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 Postgresql MCP Readonly 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": {
        "postgresql-mcp-readonly": {
          "command": "npx",
          "args": [
            "-y",
            "postgresql-mcp-readonly"
          ]
        }
      }
    }
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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 Postgresql MCP Readonly needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Postgresql MCP Readonly work in Cursor?

Yes. Cursor supports local and remote mcp servers, and Postgresql MCP Readonly installs with the steps above.

Postgresql MCP Readonly 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 Postgresql MCP Readonly safe?

It scores 34 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.