Connect CodeContext to Cursor via MCP
Bring your coding standards into Cursor, the AI-first code editor. Cursor will reference your CodeContext standards when generating and reviewing code.
How to Set Up
Create a CodeContext account
Sign up and add your team's coding standards to a space.
Copy your MCP credentials
Go to the Connect page and copy your MCP server URL and API key.
Open Cursor MCP settings
In Cursor, go to Settings > Tools & Integrations and find the MCP Tools section. Click "Add new MCP server".
Configure the server
Enter a name like "CodeContext" and paste your MCP server URL. Add your API key to the headers configuration.
Verify the connection
Check that the connection status shows as connected. Your standards are now available to Cursor's AI features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Cursor's free plan?
MCP support in Cursor is available on all plans. However, AI features that use MCP tools require Cursor Pro or higher for the best experience.
How is this different from .cursorrules?
Unlike .cursorrules files which are static and project-local, CodeContext standards are centrally managed, versioned, and accessible across all your projects and AI tools through MCP.
Can I use CodeContext alongside .cursorrules?
Yes. CodeContext standards complement .cursorrules. Use .cursorrules for project-specific instructions and CodeContext for organization-wide standards that apply across all projects.
Will Cursor automatically fetch my standards?
Cursor accesses your standards through MCP tools when the AI needs them. You can also explicitly ask the AI to check your code against your CodeContext standards.
Get Started with Cursor
Connect CodeContext to Cursor in under 5 minutes.