Cursor MCP Setup

Step 1: Access Your Dashboard

Log in to your xSeek account and navigate to your dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to API Keys

In your dashboard, look for the "API Keys" section in the settings or developer options menu.

Step 3: Generate New API Key

Click the "Generate API Key" or "Create New Key" button. Give your key a descriptive name like "Cursor MCP Integration".

Step 4: Store Your API Key Securely

Keep your API key safe and never share it publicly or commit it to version control. Treat it like a password.

Create MCP Configuration File

You need to create or edit the MCP configuration file in the .cursor directory of your home folder.

Configuration Format

Add the following JSON configuration to your mcp.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xSeek": {
      "url": "https://www.xseek.io/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace Placeholder Values

Make sure to replace YOUR_API_KEY_HERE with your actual API key that you generated in the previous step.

Production vs Development

The configuration above uses localhost:3000 for local development. For production environments, use the production URL:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xSeek": {
      "url": "https://www.xseek.io/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Verify Configuration

After setting up the configuration and restarting Cursor, verify that the xSeek tools are available:

1. 1.Open Cursor's AI assistant panel
2. 2.Look for xSeek tools in the available MCP tools list
3. 3.Try a simple command like "Get my websites from xSeek"

Example Test Commands

Try these commands in Cursor's AI assistant to test your setup:

Tools Not Appearing

If xSeek tools don't appear in Cursor after setup:

• Verify the mcp.json file is in the correct location
• Check that the JSON syntax is valid (use a JSON validator)
• Ensure there are no typos in the configuration
• Completely quit and restart Cursor (not just reload window)
• Check Cursor's console/logs for error messages

Authentication Errors

If you receive authentication or authorization errors:

• Verify your API key is correct and hasn't expired
• Check that "Bearer " prefix is included in the Authorization header
• Ensure there are no extra spaces or line breaks in the API key
• Confirm your xSeek account has an active subscription
• Try generating a new API key if the current one isn't working

Connection Issues

If you can't connect to the xSeek MCP server:

• For local development: Ensure your xSeek development server is running on port 3000
• For production: Verify your internet connection is stable
• Check if there are any firewall rules blocking the connection
• Try the alternative URL (production vs localhost) to isolate the issue

File Permission Issues

If you can't create or edit the mcp.json file:

• Check file permissions on the .cursor directory
• Try creating the directory manually if it doesn't exist
• On Unix systems, ensure you have write permissions: chmod 755 ~/.cursor
• On Windows, run your text editor as administrator if needed