cursor-mcp-setup.md

Setting Up MCP Servers in Cursor IDE

A comprehensive guide for implementing MCP servers (Sequential Thinking, Brave Search, and Puppeteer) in Cursor IDE. This guide accompanies my YouTube tutorial and provides detailed setup instructions.

Prerequisites

• Cursor IDE version 0.4.5.9 or later
• Basic familiarity with Cursor
• API keys (if using Brave Search)

Quick Setup

1. Open Cursor Settings
2. Navigate to Features
3. Scroll to MCP Servers section
4. Click "Add New MCP Server"

Server Commands

Brave Search

env BRAVE_API_KEY=[your-key] npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search

Puppeteer

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-puppeteer

Sequential Thinking

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking

Implementation Guide

1. Server Setup

   • Use Stdio/local setup method
   • Add servers one at a time
   • Verify status (green indicator)

2. Environment Variables

   • Add API keys securely
   • Use proper syntax for each server

3. Usage Tips

   • MCP only works in Composer and Agent mode
   • Explicitly instruct AI to use MCP tools
   • Accept tool usage prompts when they appear

Troubleshooting

• If servers show yellow status, try refreshing
• Verify Cursor version is up to date
• Check API key formatting
• Restart Cursor if tools aren't appearing

Additional Resources

• Official Cursor MCP Documentation
• MCP Server Documentation
• More guides on my YouTube Channel

Support

For additional help and tutorials:

• 📆 Book a Call: Calendly
• 📺 YouTube: @JeredBlu
• 🌐 Website: jeredblu.com

Author

Created by JeredBlu, based on hands-on experience with Cursor IDE and MCP servers.