Cursor + MCP Servers: Complete Setup Guide (Sequential Thinking, Brave Search, & More)

Cursor just added MCP support! In this complete setup guide, I'll show you how to integrate and use MCP servers (Sequential Thinking, Brave Search, and Puppeteer) directly in Cursor.

What you'll learn:

• Setting up MCP servers in Cursor

• Using environment variables for API keys

• Implementing Sequential Thinking, Brave Search, and Puppeteer

• Real-world example using all three tools together

• Best practices and troubleshooting tips

⚠️ Important Notes:

- Make sure you have Cursor version 0.4.5.9 or later

- Cursor's MCP implementation uses a different syntax than Claude Desktop

- This guide focuses on the Studio/local setup method

- Check the GitHub guide for command references

🔧 Commands and setup guide:

https://github.com/JeredBlu/guides/blob/main/cursor-mcp-setup.md

⌚ Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

0:35 - Prerequisites & Version Check

1:30 - Setting up MCP Servers

2:30 - Adding Environment Variables

3:20 - Real-world Example with Puppeteer

4:40 - Usage Tips & Troubleshooting

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