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mcpcal.comcursor

Cal.com MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: Hosted OAuth vs. Local API Key

Connect Cal.com's official MCP server to Cursor IDE two ways: the hosted https://mcp.cal.com/mcp endpoint with OAuth 2.1 (no key to manage), or the local @calcom/cal-mcp package with a CAL_API_KEY. Bookings, event types, schedules, and which path to pick.

Sep 18, 202610 min read
mcpcursoramplitude

Amplitude MCP Server: Cursor IDE Setup (2026)

Connect Amplitude's official MCP server to Cursor IDE: OAuth setup, the streamable-http config, available analytics tools, and the active-development caveats to know before you rely on it.

Sep 16, 202611 min read
mcpcodexopenai

OpenAI Codex CLI MCP Server Setup 2026: config.toml Guide

Configure MCP servers in OpenAI Codex CLI: the ~/.codex/config.toml schema for stdio and Streamable HTTP servers, the codex mcp add command, env_vars forwarding, tool approval modes, and why a Cursor or Claude mcp.json block won't paste in as-is.

Sep 13, 202612 min read
mcproo codevs code

Roo Code MCP Server Setup 2026: mcp_settings.json & .roo/mcp.json

Configure MCP servers in Roo Code, the open-source VS Code AI agent forked from Cline: global mcp_settings.json versus project-level .roo/mcp.json, stdio and Streamable HTTP schemas, alwaysAllow auto-approval, and why Roo's config isn't Cline's despite the shared history.

Sep 13, 202611 min read
mcptroubleshootingerror

Fix MCP Error -32000: Connection Closed

MCP error -32000 (Connection closed) means the server process already died. The real causes: stdout pollution, Windows .cmd shims, missing env vars, and transport mismatches β€” with fixes for each.

Sep 12, 202612 min read
mcpsquarecursor

Square MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Square MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: connect the official Beta remote server at mcp.squareup.com via OAuth, or run the local square-mcp-server package with a sandbox access token. Covers config, tool scopes, and troubleshooting.

Sep 11, 202612 min read
mcptemporalcursor

Temporal MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Temporal MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: there is no single official Temporal MCP server, only community implementations in Go, Node.js, and Python. Covers the Go SDK-based server's mcp.json config, TEMPORAL_ADDRESS and TEMPORAL_NAMESPACE env vars, exposed tools, and what to check before trusting a workflow-control write from chat.

Sep 11, 202611 min read
mcpcursormicrosoft-teams

Microsoft Teams MCP Server: Cursor IDE Setup (2026)

Connect Microsoft Teams to Cursor IDE via MCP. Device code auth against Microsoft Graph, read-only mode, message/channel/chat tools, and enterprise Entra-hosted alternative.

Sep 9, 202613 min read
mcpcursorpaypal

PayPal MCP Server: Cursor IDE Setup (2026)

Connect PayPal's official MCP server to Cursor IDE. Local npx setup or remote sandbox/production endpoints, OAuth2 client credentials, invoices, orders, refunds, disputes.

Sep 9, 202614 min read
mcpwarpterminal

Warp Terminal MCP Server Setup 2026: Agent Mode Configuration

Configure MCP servers in Warp's Agent Mode: the .mcp.json file shapes for CLI (stdio) and URL (HTTP/SSE) servers, auto-discovery from Claude Code and Codex configs, and where to find server logs when a connection fails.

Sep 7, 20269 min read
mcptodoistcursor

Todoist MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: mcp.json + OAuth

Todoist MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: the official Doist remote endpoint at ai.todoist.net/mcp, the exact mcp.json block using mcp-remote, OAuth vs local API-key setup, the tool list, and the errors that keep Todoist tasks out of Cursor chat.

Sep 4, 202613 min read
mcpzoomcursor

Zoom MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: mcp.json + OAuth Config

Zoom MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: the official endpoint at mcp.zoom.us/mcp/zoom/streamable, the mcp.json block, OAuth scopes, the nine documented tools (search_meetings, get_recording_resource, recordings_list, and more), and the setup mistakes that keep meetings out of Cursor chat.

Sep 4, 202613 min read
mcpcursoralgolia

Algolia MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Set up Algolia's official Public MCP server in Cursor: the hosted per-app URL, dashboard index selection, Search-API-key auth, available tools, and the errors that show up when a query hits the wrong index.

Sep 2, 202611 min read
mcpcursortavily

Tavily MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Set up Tavily's official MCP server in Cursor: the mcp-remote URL, local npx path, TAVILY_API_KEY auth, the search/extract/map/crawl toolset, DEFAULT_PARAMETERS, and the errors that show up when a key or a proxy is misconfigured.

Sep 2, 202612 min read
mcpelevenlabscursor

ElevenLabs MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup (2026): Hosted OAuth vs. Local uvx Install

Connect ElevenLabs' official MCP server to Cursor IDE two ways: the new hosted server at api.elevenlabs.io with OAuth and nothing to install, or a local uvx-run process with an API key in mcp.json β€” plus the text-to-speech, voice cloning, and transcription tools each one exposes.

Sep 1, 202612 min read
mcpcursorgmail

Gmail MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Gmail MCP server Cursor IDE setup for 2026: Google Cloud OAuth credentials, the gcp-oauth.keys.json file, the mcp.json block, and the read/write scopes that decide whether Cursor can only read your inbox or also send mail.

Aug 30, 202611 min read
mcpraycastmacos

Raycast MCP Server Setup 2026: Pro-Only Config Guide

Raycast MCP server setup for 2026: it's a Raycast Pro–only feature, the mcp-config.json file it writes, stdio vs HTTP transports, and the @server-name mention syntax that scopes a chat to one connected tool.

Aug 30, 202610 min read
mcpcursorfilesystem

Filesystem MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: Allowed Directories & Roots

Set up the official @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem in Cursor IDE: the allowed-directories args pattern, why it's rarely needed alongside Cursor's own file tools, the Roots protocol, and the errors that show up when a path falls outside the allowlist.

Aug 26, 202610 min read
mcpcursorplaywright

Cursor Playwright MCP: Setup & Browser Automation

Master Cursor Playwright MCP for reliable browser automation. Configure @playwright/mcp, leverage accessibility trees, automate testing workflows efficiently.

Aug 26, 202619 min read
mcpsqlitedatabase

SQLite MCP Server Setup Guide (2026)

Set up an MCP server for SQLite: the archived official reference server (uvx mcp-server-sqlite, --db-path) versus the actively maintained @executeautomation/database-server, with working config for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Cline.

Aug 25, 20269 min read
mcpdatabrickscursor

Databricks MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: Managed MCP Endpoints

Connect Databricks managed MCP servers to Cursor IDE: Unity Catalog Functions, AI/Vector Search, and Genie endpoints, the /api/2.0/mcp/ URL pattern, OAuth scopes, and why the old community server is a different thing entirely.

Aug 24, 202610 min read
mcpcursorlinear

Linear MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Linear MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: official remote URL at api.linear.app/mcp, ghcr.io Docker fallback, API key auth, toolsets, read-only mode, Enterprise notes, and Cursor MCP log troubleshooting.

Aug 20, 202628 min read
mcpbitbucketcursor

Bitbucket MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: API Token Config (App Passwords Retired)

Bitbucket MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026, updated for the API token migration: Bitbucket Cloud app passwords were fully removed July 28, 2026. The exact API token scopes and mcp.json block your AI needs to read PRs, check pipelines, and manage branches. Cloud and Server/Data Center configs included.

Aug 15, 202621 min read
mcpfly.ioflyctl

Fly.io MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: fly mcp server --cursor

Fly.io MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: one flyctl command registers the official MCP server, giving Cursor access to apps, machines, secrets, and logs β€” plus fly mcp list to verify config and SSE/stream transport for shared setups. Experimental β€” here's what to lock down first.

Aug 15, 202611 min read
mcphoneycombobservability

Honeycomb MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026: mcp.honeycomb.io

Honeycomb MCP server Cursor IDE setup 2026: add the mcp.honeycomb.io endpoint, authorize via OAuth or API key, and query traces, triggers, and SLOs from chat. Covers the EU endpoint and write-scope gotcha.

Aug 15, 20267 min read
mcpcursorposthog

PostHog MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Connect PostHog's official remote MCP server to Cursor IDE with a personal API key and mcp-remote β€” query analytics, manage feature flags, and pull real error data into chat.

Aug 6, 202611 min read
mcpcursorpostman

Postman MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Connect Postman's official MCP server to Cursor IDE β€” remote with OAuth or local with a Postman API key β€” to turn your collections and OpenAPI specs into tools your AI can call directly.

Aug 6, 202610 min read
mcpcursorgoogle-calendar

Google Calendar MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Set up the Google Calendar MCP server in Cursor: create a Google Cloud OAuth client, authorize once in the browser, then check and create calendar events from chat.

Aug 5, 202610 min read
mcpcursorzendesk

Zendesk MCP Server Cursor IDE Setup 2026

Set up the Zendesk MCP server in Cursor: generate a Zendesk API token, configure mcp.json, and pull real ticket context into chat. Setup, workflows, and gotchas.

Aug 5, 202610 min read
mcpterraformcursor

Cursor Terraform Provider: Live Registry Lookups

Cursor Terraform provider setup: the exact resolveProviderDocID/getProviderDocs tool list, Docker config for hashicorp/terraform-mcp-server, and live registry lookups for accurate HCL schemas, resources, and data sources without executing plans.

Jul 20, 202622 min read
mcpslackclaude

Slack MCP Server Setup Guide (2026)

Connect Slack to Claude or Cursor via MCP. Send messages, read channels, search history β€” all from AI chat. Step-by-step setup for Mac, Windows & Linux.

Mar 29, 20265 min read
Claude DesktopSetupConfiguration

Claude Desktop MCP Setup Complete Guide (2026)

Step-by-step guide to connecting MCP servers with Claude Desktop. Set up local MCP servers, configure tools, and unlock AI automation with the official Anthropic integration.

Mar 1, 202622 min read
TutorialNotionClaude

How to Connect Claude to Notion Using MCP

Step-by-step tutorial to connect Claude Desktop to your Notion workspace using the official MCP Notion server. Search, read, and create pages directly from Claude.

Feb 14, 20266 min read
DebuggingTroubleshootingMCP Server

How to Debug MCP Server Issues

A practical troubleshooting guide for MCP server problems. Learn to diagnose connection failures, tool errors, and performance issues with step-by-step solutions.

Feb 14, 20268 min read
EnterpriseSecurityMCP

MCP for Enterprise: A Complete Guide

Learn how to deploy MCP in enterprise environments. Covers security, governance, deployment patterns, and best practices for large-scale MCP implementations.

Feb 14, 20267 min read
TypeScriptPythonSDK

MCP SDK: TypeScript vs Python Comparison

Compare the MCP TypeScript and Python SDKs. Learn the differences, strengths, and when to use each for building MCP servers and clients.

Feb 14, 20267 min read
MCPLangChainComparison

MCP vs LangChain: Which Should You Use?

A detailed comparison of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and LangChain. Learn the key differences, use cases, and when to use each for AI integrations.

Feb 14, 20266 min read
MCP ServersToolsIntegrations

Top 10 MCP Servers You Should Know About in 2026

Discover the most useful and popular MCP servers available today. From file systems to databases, these servers will supercharge your AI workflows.

Feb 11, 20267 min read