Unlock Cursor with MCP

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that allows AI applications to securely connect with external systems and data. For Cursor users, it means you can transform the AI agent inside your editor into a partner that understands the context of your entire tech stack, not just your currently open files.

An MCP tool is a standalone backend program that provides a specific "capability" or "data channel" to Cursor's AI. For example, a database MCP tool allows Cursor to safely perform read-only queries; a documentation tool lets it read and summarize your internal Wiki. Each tool focuses on extending a particular type of capability.

Security is core to MCP's design. These tools typically run in your local environment or a controlled private network. Your API keys, database credentials, and other sensitive information never need to be provided to Cursor or third-party AI services—they are only stored within the MCP tools you configure. At mcpcursor.org, we prioritize listing open-source, transparent, and well-maintained projects.

The configuration process is developer-friendly. You simply add entries for the tools you want to use (with detailed instructions found on each tool's page on this site) to Cursor's MCP configuration file (mcp.json). After restarting Cursor, the AI assistant can immediately leverage the new tools to respond to your requests.

mcpcursor.org is a community resource center focused specifically on Cursor MCP tools. Our mission is to discover, test, and aggregate the best MCP tools that genuinely extend Cursor's capabilities, providing clear documentation and configuration guides to help developers avoid search and trial costs and achieve integration quickly.