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MCP servers can be installed with Cursor deeplinks. It uses the same format as mcp.json with a name and transport configuration.
Install links:
cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=$NAME&config=$BASE64_ENCODED_CONFIG
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
cursor:// |
Protocol scheme |
anysphere.cursor-deeplink |
Deeplink handler |
/mcp/install |
Path |
name |
Query parameter for server name |
config |
Query parameter for base64 encoded JSON configuration |
Generate install link¶
- Get name and JSON configuration of server
JSON.stringifythe configuration then base64 encode it- Replace
$NAMEand$BASE64_ENCODED_CONFIGwith the name and encoded config
Helper for generating links:
Example¶
Try this JSON in the MCP install link generator:
json title="Single MCP server config"
{
"postgres": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres",
"postgresql://localhost/mydb"
]
}
}
Result:
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Text link | cursor://anysphere.curs… |
| Dark button | |
| Light button |
Install server¶
- Click the link or paste into browser
- Cursor prompts to install the server
- Use the server in Cursor