Cursor MCP - Claude Desktop Integration

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables seamless integration between Claude AI and desktop applications through Cursor IDE. This tool serves as a bridge between Claude's capabilities and desktop software, allowing for enhanced AI-powered development workflows.

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Quick Start (Windows)

Installing via Smithery

To install Cursor for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

Installing Manually

1. Prerequisites
   • Node.js v18 or higher
   • Cursor IDE
   • Windows 10 or higher
2. Installation
   # Install globally npm install -g mcp-cursor # Or install locally git clone https://github.com/yourusername/cursor-mcp.git cd cursor-mcp npm install
3. Configuration
   • Create a .env file in your project root:
     # Windows path example DEFAULT_WORKSPACE_PATH=C:/Users/YourUsername/Documents/cursor-workspaces
4. Add to Claude's MCP Configuration Add the following to your Claude configuration:
   { "name": "cursor", "type": "mcp", "config": { "server": "https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/4fg1gxbcex", "capabilities": ["cursor_control", "window_management"] } }
5. Start the Server
   # If installed globally mcp-cursor # If installed locally npm start

Features

• Real-time AI assistance in your development workflow
• Context-aware code suggestions and completions
• Seamless integration with Cursor IDE
• Windows automation for enhanced productivity

Detailed Setup

Local Development Setup

1. Clone and install:
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/cursor-mcp.git cd cursor-mcp npm install
2. Create environment config:
   cp .env.example .env
   Edit .env and set your workspace path:
   DEFAULT_WORKSPACE_PATH=C:/Users/YourUsername/Documents/cursor-workspaces
3. Build and run:
   # Development mode with hot reload npm run dev # Production mode npm run build npm start

Troubleshooting

1. Window Detection Issues
   • Ensure Cursor IDE is running
   • Try restarting the MCP server
   • Check if your workspace path is correct
2. Permission Issues
   • Run terminal as administrator for first-time setup
   • Ensure proper file permissions in workspace directory
3. Node Version Issues
   • Use nvm to switch to Node.js v18 or higher:
     nvm install 18 nvm use 18

Project Structure

Scripts

• npm run build - Compile TypeScript
• npm start - Run production server
• npm run dev - Start development server with hot-reload

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit changes (git commit -m 'Add feature')
4. Push to branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Support

For support:

• Open an issue in the GitHub repository
• Join our Discord community
• Check the FAQ