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Connect Cursor

Last updated May 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Cursor is an IDE — uses the generic stdio MCP setup.

Slima Authorized Apps: Cursor appears here after connecting via stdio

Steps

1 · Get token

npx slima-mcp@0 auth (browser sign-in) or manual from Account → API tokens.

2 · Cursor settings

  1. Cursor → Settings → MCP (or Cursor → Preferences → Cursor Settings → MCP)
  2. "Add new MCP server"

Fill:

  • Name: slima
  • Type: stdio
  • Command: npx
  • Args: -y slima-mcp@0

Optional env:

  • SLIMA_API_TOKEN: (if you don't want ~/.slima/credentials.json)

3 · Restart Cursor

Or Command Palette → MCP: Restart all

4 · Verify

Open any file, AI chat (⌘L):

@slima list my books

Cursor-specific: Composer / Chat

Slima MCP tools appear in:

  • @ autocomplete (e.g. @slima.read_file)
  • Composer's Agent mode (if enabled)

vs Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop Cursor
Config JSON file Settings UI
Use General AI chat IDE / code editing
MCP limits Standard Same

Related

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