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Cursor MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for Cursor IDE integration, enabling AI-powered code assistance and development workflows.

Problem Statement

Developers needed a way to integrate Cursor IDE capabilities with AI applications through MCP, enabling enhanced code assistance, file management, and development automation.

Solution Approach

We developed an MCP server that provides comprehensive Cursor functionality:

  • Code file operations
  • Editor integration
  • Code completion assistance
  • Project management
  • Git operations
  • Development workflow automation

Technologies Used

  • Python 3.11+ - Core language
  • FastAPI - MCP server framework
  • Cursor API - Cursor IDE API
  • MCP Protocol - Model Context Protocol

Key Achievements

  • ✅ Full Cursor IDE integration
  • ✅ Code file management
  • ✅ Editor operations
  • ✅ Git workflow support
  • ✅ Development automation

Impact

Enables AI applications to:

  • Assist with code editing
  • Manage project files
  • Integrate with Git workflows
  • Automate development tasks
  • Enhance coding productivity

Lessons Learned

  • IDE integrations require careful permission handling
  • File operations need robust error handling
  • Git operations benefit from conflict resolution
  • Development workflows are highly customizable