Cursor Setup

Integrate Plugged.in MCP with Cursor AI editor for enhanced coding assistance and workflow automation.

Prerequisites

  • Cursor AI editor installed
  • Node.js and npm installed on your system
  • Plugged.in account with API key

Your API Key

You'll need your Plugged.in API key for configuration. Sign in to get your API key

<YOUR_PLUGGEDIN_API_KEY>

Sign in to see your actual API key. Manage API Keys

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Open Cursor Settings

Open Cursor and navigate to Cursor Settings to access the MCP configuration section.

Tip: You can access settings via the menu: Cursor → Settings → Features

Step 2: Navigate to MCP Servers

In the Features section, find "MCP Servers" and click "Add new MCP Server" to configure a new server.

Step 3: Add Plugged.in MCP Server

Use the following command to set up the Plugged.in MCP server:

$ npx -y @pluggedin/pluggedin-mcp-proxy@latest --pluggedin-api-key <YOUR_PLUGGEDIN_API_KEY>

Note: This command will download and run the latest version of the Plugged.in MCP proxy with your API key for authentication.

Step 4: Apply Configuration

Save the configuration and apply the changes to enable the Plugged.in MCP server in Cursor. The server should now appear in your list of available MCP servers.

Step 5: Test the Connection

Verify that the Plugged.in MCP server is working by checking the MCP server status in Cursor. You should see it listed as "Connected" or "Active" in the MCP servers section.

Alternative: Direct Package Installation

If you prefer to install the package globally, you can use npm:

$ npm install -g @pluggedin/pluggedin-mcp-proxy

Then configure Cursor to use the installed package with your API key as an environment variable.

What You Can Do

🔧 Tool Integration

Access all your configured MCP tools directly within Cursor for seamless workflow integration.

📋 Resource Management

Manage and access MCP resources like documents, data sources, and external APIs from the editor.

🤖 AI Enhancement

Enhance Cursor's AI capabilities with additional context and tools from your MCP servers.

🔒 Secure Access

All communications are secured through the Plugged.in proxy with proper authentication.

Troubleshooting

MCP server not connecting

Verify that your API key is correct and that you have an active internet connection. Check the Cursor console for any error messages.

NPX command fails

Make sure Node.js and npm are properly installed. You can verify by running:

$ node --version && npm --version

Package download issues

If the package fails to download, try clearing npm cache:

$ npm cache clean --force

Next Steps