Cursor IDE Adds Native MCP Support: AI Coding Gets Superpowers
Cursor, the AI-first code editor, now supports MCP natively. Connect your IDE to databases, APIs, documentation, and more. Your AI coding assistant just got a massive upgrade.
Cursor Embraces MCP
Cursor IDE has announced native Model Context Protocol support in version 0.43. This means the AI coding assistant can now access external tools, databases, and services directly through MCP servers, dramatically expanding what it can help you build.
New Capabilities with MCP
- Query your production database directly from the editor
- Access internal documentation and wikis
- Run tests and see results in context
- Deploy code and check deployment status
- Search Slack, Notion, and other tools for context
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Step 1: Update Cursor
Make sure you are running Cursor version 0.43 or later. Check for updates in Settings > About.
Step 2: Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings > Features > MCP Servers. Enable the MCP feature toggle.
Step 3: Configure Servers
Add your MCP servers in the configuration:
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"postgres": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres",
"postgresql://user:pass@localhost/mydb"
]
},
"github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
},
"docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"./docs"
]
}
}
}
}Real-World Use Cases
Database-Aware Coding
With a PostgreSQL MCP server connected, Cursor can understand your database schema and write accurate queries:
You: Write a function to get all users who signed up this month
Cursor: I can see your users table has created_at, email, and name columns. Here is the function...
Documentation Search
Connect your internal docs and Cursor can reference them when answering questions:
You: How do we handle authentication in this project?
Cursor: According to your auth-guide.md, you use JWT tokens with a 24-hour expiry...
GitHub Integration
Create issues, review PRs, and check CI status without leaving the editor:
You: Create an issue for this bug I just found
Cursor: Created issue #234: Memory leak in user service. Assigned to you.
For developers managing complex projects, MCP integration is a game-changer. Pair it with productivity tools like Clean Email to keep your inbox organized, or explore Mortgage-Info.com for financial planning while you build.
Best MCP Servers for Developers
Essential Servers
- • server-filesystem - Local file access
- • server-github - GitHub integration
- • server-postgres - Database queries
- • server-sqlite - Local databases
- • server-memory - Persistent context
Productivity Boosters
- • server-slack - Team communication
- • server-notion - Documentation
- • server-linear - Issue tracking
- • server-sentry - Error monitoring
- • server-brave-search - Web search
The Future of AI-Assisted Development
Cursor with MCP represents the next evolution of AI coding assistants. Instead of being limited to the code in your editor, the AI can now access your entire development ecosystem.
Expect other IDEs to follow suit. VS Code, JetBrains, and others are likely working on MCP integrations right now.
Cursor 0.43 with MCP support is available now. Download it free from cursor.sh.
Build MCP Tools for Developers
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