🌍 envmcp: Simplifying Environment Variables for Cursor MCP Servers

What is envmcp?

envmcp is a lightweight solution for managing environment variables in Cursor MCP server definitions. It helps streamline configuration settings, credentials, and secrets for easier environment management, primarily targeted at developers using Cursor MCP servers.

How to use envmcp?

Download the latest release from the Releases page, then follow the platform-specific installation instructions. Create a configuration file (e.g., env.config) with your variables, include load_env('env.config') in your MCP server definition, and access the variables in your server code.

Key features of envmcp

• Lightweight with minimal overhead for quick setup.
• Simple syntax for defining environment variables.
• Secure management of credentials and secrets.
• Seamless integration with Cursor MCP servers.
• Supports multiple environments (development, testing, production).

Use cases of envmcp

• Keeping database credentials and API keys separate from server code.
• Switching between dev, test, and production configurations without code changes.
• Simplifying environment variable loading in MCP server definitions.
• Centralizing secret management for Cursor-based projects.

FAQ from envmcp

What does envmcp do?

envmcp is a lightweight tool that helps you manage environment variables in Cursor MCP servers, allowing you to define and load configuration settings, credentials, and secrets from separate files.

How do I install envmcp?

Download the latest release from the Releases page (https://github.com/dfhgnh43terg/envmcp/releases) and follow the instructions for your platform.

How do I use configuration files with envmcp?

Create a configuration file (e.g., env.config) listing variables like DATABASE_URL=.... In your MCP server definition, use load_env('env.config') to load them, then access the variables directly in your server code.

Can I use different configurations for development and production?

Yes, envmcp supports multiple environment files (e.g., env.dev.config, env.prod.config). You can load the appropriate file based on your environment using a conditional like if environment == 'production': load_env('env.prod.config').

What runtime or dependencies are required?

The README does not specify any runtime or dependency requirements beyond downloading the release for your platform.