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
- Prerequisites
- Node.js v18 or higher
- Cursor IDE
- Windows 10 or higher
- InstallationCopy
- Configuration
- Create a
.env
file in your project root:Copy
- Create a
- Add to Claude's MCP Configuration
Add the following to your Claude configuration:Copy
- Start the ServerCopy
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
- Clone and install:Copy
- Create environment config:EditCopy
.env
and set your workspace path:Copy - Build and run:Copy
Troubleshooting
- Window Detection Issues
- Ensure Cursor IDE is running
- Try restarting the MCP server
- Check if your workspace path is correct
- Permission Issues
- Run terminal as administrator for first-time setup
- Ensure proper file permissions in workspace directory
- Node Version Issues
- Use
nvm
to switch to Node.js v18 or higher:Copy
- Use
Project Structure
Scripts
npm run build
- Compile TypeScriptnpm start
- Run production servernpm run dev
- Start development server with hot-reload
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
) - Commit changes (
git commit -m 'Add feature'
) - Push to branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
) - 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
This server cannot be installed
remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
Facilitates integration with the Cursor code editor by enabling real-time code indexing, analysis, and bi-directional communication with Claude, supporting concurrent sessions and automatic reconnection.
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