MCP Servers

What is MCP Servers?

MCP Servers is a repository containing multiple Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers designed to enhance Cursor's capabilities. It includes servers for local Git interaction, web search via Brave, GitHub integration, persistent memory storage, and structured sequential thinking.

How to use MCP Servers?

Install using the provided Makefile: run make phase1 for system setup, restart your terminal, then run make phase2 for MCP installation. Set required environment variables (BRAVE_API_KEY and GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN). Finally, configure each MCP server in Cursor (Settings > Features > MCP) using the provided JSON commands.

Key features of MCP Servers

• Local Git repository interaction and automation
• Web and local business search via Brave Search
• GitHub repository, issue, and PR management
• Persistent knowledge graph with entity tracking
• Structured step-by-step problem solving

Use cases of MCP Servers

• Automate Git operations like branching, commits, and diffs
• Search the web or find local businesses from Cursor
• Manage GitHub issues, pull requests, and repositories
• Store and retrieve knowledge graph entities persistently
• Analyze problems with dynamic thought revision and context

FAQ from MCP Servers

What are the system prerequisites for MCP Servers?

Requires macOS (with Homebrew) or Linux (with apt-get), Python 3.10+, Node.js 18+ (default: 22.13.1), and write permissions in the installation directory.

How do I get the required API keys?

For Brave Search, get a key at https://brave.com/search/api/. For GitHub, generate a personal access token at https://github.com/settings/tokens with repo scope (and workflow optionally).

How can I troubleshoot installation issues?

Run make verify-installation to check all components. Ensure all prerequisites are met and check system logs for error messages.

How do I configure MCP servers in Cursor?

Open Cursor Settings > Features > MCP, then add each server using the JSON configuration provided (e.g., {"name": "Git", "type": "stdio", "command": "uvx mcp-server-git --repository /path/to/your/repo"}).

What transport and authentication do MCP servers use?

The servers use stdio transport. Authentication is handled via environment variables for API keys (Brave Search and GitHub) and local file system access for the Git and Memory servers.