PubNub MCP Server for Cursor IDE

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About PubNub MCP Server for Cursor IDE

PubNub MCP Model Context Protocol Server for use in Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Claude Code and OpenAI Codex and more!

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PubNub MCP Server for Cursor IDE config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubnub": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "-e",
        "PUBNUB_PUBLISH_KEY",
        "-e",
        "PUBNUB_SUBSCRIBE_KEY",
        "pubnub/pubnub-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PUBNUB_PUBLISH_KEY": "your_publish_key",
        "PUBNUB_SUBSCRIBE_KEY": "your_subscribe_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

PubNub MCP Server for Cursor IDE tools

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Overview

What is PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE?

A hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes PubNub SDK documentation and PubNub API resources to LLM‑powered tools. It improves LLM AI agents’ understanding of PubNub’s SDKs and APIs. Uses HTTP transport with OAuth authentication.

How to use PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE?

Connect your AI assistant to https://mcp.pubnub.com — no installation required, authentication is automatic via OAuth. For AI tools that do not support remote MCP servers, run the server locally with npx @pubnub/mcp@latest. Before using the local server, create a PubNub Service Integration and provide the API key.

Key features of PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

Exposes SDK documentation for 20+ programming languages
Create, configure, and manage PubNub applications and keysets
Send and receive real‑time messages and signals across channels
Full CRUD for user profiles, channels, and membership relationships
Track real‑time user presence and activity across channels
View aggregated analytics and billable usage metrics

Use cases of PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

Building live chat, notifications, or real‑time updates with PubNub
Managing PubNub application keysets and feature configuration via AI assistant
Monitoring user presence and activity in chat or community apps
Exploring SDK code examples and implementation guides for multiple languages
Analyzing billable usage and performance patterns across apps and keysets

Frequently asked questions

What is the hosted server?

It is a managed MCP server at `https://mcp.pubnub.com` that requires no installation and handles authentication automatically via OAuth.

Do I need to install anything to use it?

No, if your AI tool supports remote MCP servers (e.g., Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop), you only provide the URL. Otherwise, install Node.js v20+ and run `npx @pubnub/mcp@latest` locally.

Which AI tools are supported?

The server works with Cursor, Visual Studio Code, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Codex Desktop, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode. Specific setup instructions are provided for each.

What programming languages does the SDK documentation cover?

JavaScript, Python, Java, Swift, Kotlin, C#, Ruby, Go, and many more — 20+ languages in total.

Do I need a PubNub API key?

Yes, for the local server an API key is highly recommended to unlock full functionality. For the hosted server, OAuth handles authentication automatically.

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