> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.umbraco.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/local-mcp-setup/cursor.md).

# Cursor

[Cursor](https://cursor.com/) is an AI-powered code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code. It enhances the familiar Visual Studio Code experience with conversational AI features that help you write, refactor, and understand code more efficiently.

{% hint style="info" %}
The examples below use the Developer MCP package (`@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev`). Replace the package name if you are using a different Umbraco MCP server.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Match the package version to your Umbraco site.** The examples on this page use `@latest`, which installs the newest release of the MCP Server. This may be a later major version than the one your site runs.

If your site is on the current Long-Term Support (LTS) release, Umbraco 17, use the `@lts-17` tag instead, for example `@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev@lts-17`. A version mismatch causes the first tool request to fail.

See [Version Compatibility](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/cms-developer-mcp.md#version-compatibility) for the full list of tags.
{% endhint %}

## Getting started

1. Go to **Cursor Settings** -> **Tools & MCP** -> **Add Custom MCP**.

![MCP Panel](/files/t7VUn3easUedCBS9BTRW)

2. Add the following code to the config file.

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "umbraco-mcp": {
      "command": "npx", 
      "args": ["@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev@latest"],
      "env": {
        "NODE_TLS_REJECT_UNAUTHORIZED": "0",
        "UMBRACO_CLIENT_ID": "umbraco-back-office-mcp",
        "UMBRACO_CLIENT_SECRET": "1234567890",
        "UMBRACO_BASE_URL": "https://localhost:12345",
        "UMBRACO_INCLUDE_TOOL_COLLECTIONS": "document,media,document-type,data-type"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Replace the `UMBRACO_CLIENT_ID`, `UMBRACO_CLIENT_SECRET`, and `UMBRACO_BASE_URL` values with your local connection details.

![MCP Panel Added](/files/PjupEAQGWJubO1ZkzKxJ)

* The warning above indicates that the number of tools exceeds the limit is expected behaviour.
* [Choose which tools or tool collections](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/cms-developer-mcp/available-tools.md) you want to enable for your first task.

{% hint style="info" %}
Selecting only the tools you need helps keep your setup efficient and conversations with your AI assistant more focused.
{% endhint %}


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