Cursor History MCP Server

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Basic information

About Cursor History MCP Server

Bring your Cursor AI chat history directly into Claude. Search past conversations, export sessions, create backups, and only MCP to migrate chat sessions to new project dir and generate year-in-review reports—all through natural language. Built on the Model Context Protocol for s

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Cursor History MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cursor-history": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cursor-history-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor History MCP Server tools

List Cursor AI chat sessions. Returns recent sessions with metadata including workspace, message count, and timestamps.

Show the full content of a specific Cursor AI chat session including all messages, tool calls, and AI responses.

Search across all Cursor AI chat sessions for a keyword or phrase. Returns matching sessions with context around each match.

Export a Cursor AI chat session to Markdown or JSON format. Returns the formatted content.

Create a backup of all Cursor AI chat history. Saves a portable archive that can be restored later.

⚠️ DESTRUCTIVE: Restore Cursor AI chat history from a backup file. This operation OVERWRITES your current chat history. Consider creating a backup of your current data first using cursor_history_backup.

⚠️ DESTRUCTIVE: Move or copy chat sessions between workspaces. When moving (not copying), the original session is deleted. Consider creating a backup first using cursor_history_backup.

Generate a year-in-review data package from Cursor AI chat history. Produces a sanitized JSON summary with statistics, topics, and keywords, plus a prompt template for LLM-based report generation. Read-only operation.

Overview

What is Cursor History?

Cursor History is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes your Cursor AI chat history to AI assistants like Claude. It lets you browse, search, export, back up, and migrate Cursor chat sessions—all through natural language, directly reading from Cursor’s native SQLite database.

How to use Cursor History?

Run the server with a single npx cursor-history-mcp command (no installation required). Then configure the MCP settings in Cursor, Claude Code, or Claude Desktop by adding the server definition with command: "npx" and args: ["-y", "cursor-history-mcp"]. After setup, use natural language requests like “List my Cursor chat sessions” or “Search my Cursor history for ‘authentication’”.

Key features of Cursor History

Zero‑configuration setup – just npx
Blazing fast direct SQLite reads
Grep‑style text search (exact, predictable)
Works completely offline – no external services
Built‑in backup, restore, and cross‑workspace migration
Export sessions to Markdown or JSON
Generate year‑in‑review data packages
Minimal dependencies – only Node.js 20+

Use cases of Cursor History

Quickly find a past conversation by searching across all sessions
Export a chat session as Markdown or JSON for sharing or documentation
Create a full backup of your Cursor chat history
Move or copy chat sessions between different Cursor workspaces
Generate a year‑in‑review summary with stats, topics, and a report prompt

Frequently asked questions

What runtime does Cursor History require?

Node.js 20+ and a Cursor IDE installation with existing chat history.

Does Cursor History need an LLM or internet connection?

No. Everything runs locally and offline – no OpenAI key, Ollama, or any AI model required.

How does Cursor History store or access my data?

It reads directly from Cursor’s native SQLite database; no separate database, vector embeddings, or Docker containers are needed.

How is this different from other Cursor history tools?

It is written in TypeScript, requires no Docker or Python, uses direct SQLite reads for instant performance, and includes built‑in backup/restore and migration features.

Is Cursor History free?

Yes, it is open‑source under the MIT license.

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