CURSOR_SETUP.md•1.79 kB
# Cursor Setup
Connect n8n-MCP to Cursor IDE for enhanced n8n workflow development with AI assistance.
[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRmVxzLGJWI)
## Video Tutorial
Watch the complete setup process: [n8n-MCP Cursor Setup Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRmVxzLGJWI)
## Setup Process
### 1. Create MCP Configuration
1. Create a `.cursor` folder in your project root
2. Create `mcp.json` file inside the `.cursor` folder
3. Copy the configuration from this repository
**Basic configuration (documentation tools only):**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["n8n-mcp"],
"env": {
"MCP_MODE": "stdio",
"LOG_LEVEL": "error",
"DISABLE_CONSOLE_OUTPUT": "true"
}
}
}
}
```
**Full configuration (with n8n management tools):**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"n8n-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["n8n-mcp"],
"env": {
"MCP_MODE": "stdio",
"LOG_LEVEL": "error",
"DISABLE_CONSOLE_OUTPUT": "true",
"N8N_API_URL": "https://your-n8n-instance.com",
"N8N_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}
```
### 2. Configure n8n Connection
1. Replace `https://your-n8n-instance.com` with your actual n8n URL
2. Replace `your-api-key` with your n8n API key
### 3. Enable MCP Server
1. Click "Enable MCP Server" button in Cursor
2. Go to Cursor Settings
3. Search for "mcp"
4. Confirm MCP is working
### 4. Set Up Project Instructions
1. In your Cursor chat, invoke "create rule" and hit Tab
2. Name the rule (e.g., "n8n-mcp")
3. Set rule type to "always"
4. Copy the Claude Project instructions from the [main README's Claude Project Setup section](../README.md#-claude-project-setup)