Cursor MCPModel Context Protocol

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What is Model Context Protocol?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard developed by Anthropic for enabling AI assistants to seamlessly interact with external systems like filesystems and cloud services. As an open standard, MCP allows AI systems to safely and efficiently communicate with various data sources and tools.

Core Benefits
  • Open standard with multiple integrations
  • Secure bidirectional data interaction
  • Flexible server configuration
  • Rich tooling ecosystem
Supported Server Types
  • Filesystem servers
  • Search servers (Brave, Tavily)
  • Database servers
  • Custom tool servers

Featured MCPs

mcp-server-git Functionality
Git MCP server for interaction and automation, provides tools to read, search, and manipulate Git repositories via Large Language Models. Current development status: subject to change and expansion. Available tools: ageit_status shows working tree status with repo path as input and returns current status of working directory as text outputangeit_diff_unstaged shows changes in working directory not yet staged with repo path as input and returns diff output of unstaged changengeit_diff_staged shows changes that are staged for commit with repo path as input and returns diff output of staged changesngeit_diff shows differences between branches or commits with repo path, target branch/commit name as inputs and returns diff output comparing current state with targetangeit_commit records changes to the repository with repo path, message as inputs and returns confirmation with new commit hashangeit_add adds file contents to staging area with repo path, array of file paths as inputs and returns confirmation of staged filesageit_reset unstages all staged changes with repo path as input and returns confirmation of reset operationangeit_log shows commit logs with repo path, max_count as inputs and returns array of commit entries with hash, author, date, and messageangeit_create_branch creates new branch with repo path, branch name, optional start point as inputs and returns confirmation of branch creationangeit_checkout switches branches with repo path, branch name as inputs and returns confirmation of branch switchangeit_show shows contents of a commit with repo path, revision as inputs and returns contents of specified commitangeit_init initializes Git repository with directory to initialize as input and returns confirmation of repository initialization.
Google Drive Server Documentation
Google Drive server integrates with Google Drive to allow listing, reading, and searching over files, supports all file types, and has features such as automatic export of Google Workspace files and OAuth 2.0 authentication through OAuth keys or credentials.
Filesystem MCP Server
Node.js server implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for filesystem operations.
MCP Server Fetch Tool
A Model Context Protocol server that provides web content fetching capabilities. This server enables LLMs to retrieve and process content from web pages, converting HTML to markdown for easier consumption.
Everything MCP Server
A test server for MCP clients that implements various features and tools, including prompts, resources sampling, Echo tool with echoing messages, Add tool adding two numbers together, LongRunningOperation with progress notifications, and getTinyImage returning a small test image.
Install and Configure EverArt MCP Server
EverArt MCP Server is an image generation server for Claude Desktop using EverArt's API.

Advanced Features & Best Practices

Multi-Server Configuration

Cursor supports configuring multiple MCP servers:

  • Filesystem + Search servers
  • Multiple AI model servers
  • Custom tool combinations
  • Environment-specific configs
Performance Tips

Key recommendations for optimizing MCP servers:

  • Use latest Cursor version
  • Configure workspace correctly
  • Manage API keys securely
  • Monitor server status

Frequently Asked Questions

How to resolve MCP server connection issues?
Common solutions include: 1) Restart Cursor 2) Check network connectivity 3) Verify API keys 4) Confirm server configuration. For persistent issues, check server logs for detailed information.
Which operating systems are supported?
MCP servers support all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux). Some specific servers may require additional system dependencies - refer to the respective documentation.
How to develop custom MCP servers?
Developing custom MCP servers requires following the MCP protocol specification. You can use Node.js or other supported languages, referring to official documentation and examples.
How is MCP server security ensured?
MCP implements strict security mechanisms including access control, API key validation, and secure communication protocols. Servers can only access explicitly authorized resources and operations.