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.

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

Related MCP server: AI Development Assistant MCP Server

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