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