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Setup for Cursor IDE

Connect Spec This MCP server to Cursor using HTTP transport

Prerequisites

  • Cursor IDE installed on your computer (download here)
  • A Spec This account (you must be logged in via browser for OAuth)

Step 1: One-Click Installation (Recommended)

Click the button below to automatically install the Spec This MCP server in Cursor:

Install in Cursor

This will open Cursor and prompt you to add the Spec This MCP server.

Alternative: Manual Configuration

If you prefer to configure manually, add the following to your MCP configuration file:

Project-specific: .cursor/mcp.json in your project root
Global: ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spec-this": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3000/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Alternatively: You can add the server through Cursor's UI by going to Cursor Settings → Tools & Integrations → New MCP Server.

Step 2: Verify Connection

After configuring the MCP server:

  1. Restart Cursor or reload the window
  2. Check MCP Logs - Open the Output panel with Cmd+Shift+U (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+U (Windows/Linux), then select "MCP Logs" from the dropdown to see connection status
  3. Test the connection - Open Cursor's AI chat and ask:

    "Can you list my Spec This plans?"

  4. Manage servers - You can toggle MCP servers on/off in Cursor Settings without deleting them

Official Documentation

For more details on Cursor MCP configuration, see the Cursor MCP Documentation.