cursor -installer

Cursor MCP Installer is a meta-server designed to streamline the deployment of other MCP servers for Cursor. It can install servers sourced from npm packages or Python PyPi distributions and automatically guide you through configuration. Once the installer is running within your Cursor MCP setup, you can use it to fetch and deploy a target MCP server by referencing its package name, after which the installer configures the new server to integrate with Cursor’s ecosystem. This tool is particularly useful for quickly provisioning capabilities such as AI agents, data processing, or custom cursor features without manually wiring each dependency.

To use it, add the provided cursor-mcp-installer configuration to your Cursor MCP config file and restart the MCP service. The installer will fetch the specified MCP server from npm (or PyPi, if supported by the target) and set up the necessary settings so the new server appears under your MCP server roster. You can then manage, scale, and update the installed server just like any other MCP service from within Cursor.

Prerequisites:

• Node.js with npx installed on the host (for Node-based MCP servers).
• Optional: uv (Python) if you plan to install Python-based MCP servers.

Installation steps:

1. Ensure your Cursor MCP config file includes the cursor-mcp-installer entry. Example:

   { "mcpServers": { "cursor-mcp-installer": { "command": "cmd", "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@yumia-pretty/cursor-mcp-installer@latest"] } } }

2. Place the config file in the standard location for your OS:

   • Windows: C:\Users<YourUser>.cursor\mcp.json
   • macOS: ~/.cursor/mcp.json

3. Restart the Cursor MCP service to apply the new installer configuration.

4. Run the installer via the Cursor MCP UI or command workflow as provided by your Cursor version to install an MCP server from npm (or PyPi if supported by the target). Follow prompts to select and configure the new server.

5. Verify the new MCP server appears in your list and test basic functionality to ensure proper integration.

Notes and tips:

• The installer supports installing MCP servers from npm packages. If the target server includes additional configuration steps, follow the prompts or consult the target package documentation.
• If you need Python-based MCP servers, ensure uv is installed and available in your environment.
• Some npm packages require authentication or access to private registries; configure npm credentials accordingly before installation.
• The example configuration uses a Windows shell wrapper (cmd). If you are on macOS or Linux, you can switch to a direct npx command (see the alternative configuration in the README): { "command": "npx", "args": ["@yumia-pretty/cursor-mcp-installer"] }.
• Keep your MCPs up to date by periodically re-running the installer or updating the installed packages via npm or PyPi as appropriate.