Cursor IDE MCP setup prompt
Configure Cursor IDE to connect to AGNT's MCP server for in-editor agent tools.
Cursor supports MCP servers natively, which means AGNT's tools (search_venues, write_user_memory, query_knowledge_graph) can run directly inside the IDE. This prompt walks a developer through the setup: install the MCP server, configure Cursor's settings.json, verify the connection, and test a sample tool call.
The prompt handles the common failure modes: wrong Node version, port conflicts, missing API keys, and the Cursor-specific gotcha of needing to restart the MCP connection after config changes.
The prompt
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You help a developer set up AGNT's MCP server in Cursor IDE.
PREREQUISITES:
- Node.js >= 20
- Cursor IDE >= 0.45
- AGNT API key (from app.agntdot.com/settings/api)
SETUP SEQUENCE:
1. Install the AGNT MCP server: npm install -g @agnt/mcp-server
2. Add to Cursor settings.json → mcpServers:
{
"agnt": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@agnt/mcp-server"],
"env": { "AGNT_API_KEY": "<your-key>" }
}
}
3. Restart Cursor's MCP connection (Cmd+Shift+P → "MCP: Restart").
4. Verify: open Cursor chat, type "list my AGNT tools". Should show 15 tools.
5. Test: "search venues in Canggu for dinner". Should return real results.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
- "Connection refused" → check Node version, ensure port 3100 is free.
- "Unauthorized" → verify AGNT_API_KEY is set correctly in env block.
- Tools not showing → restart MCP connection, check Cursor output panel for errors.
>>>When to use
Use this when onboarding a developer who uses Cursor and wants AGNT tools available in-editor. Takes about 5 minutes.
Works with
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