Connect MemoryCode to Cursor (MCP)

Cursor can load MCP servers from an mcp.json file. When MemoryCode is configured, Cursor-based agents can call tools that expose your identity and expertise from the local memorycode-mcp.json file you export from the app.

Before you start

  • Node.js 18 or newer (includes npx).
  • A saved MemoryCode export: use MCP Connect in the product to write memorycode-mcp.json and note its absolute path.
  • Cursor build with MCP enabled — UI labels can change between versions; if steps differ, use Cursor's MCP documentation.

Config file location

Typical locations (expand ~ to your home directory if the editor requires a full path):

  • macOS / Linux: ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json in a project root
  • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.cursor\mcp.json

Add the MemoryCode server

Open your Cursor mcp.json. Ensure there is a top-level mcpServers object. Merge the following entry (use your real file path instead of the placeholder):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memorycode": {
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": [
    "-y",
    "@memorycode/mcp-server",
    "--file",
    "/absolute/path/to/memorycode-mcp.json"
  ]
}
  }
}

Cursor expects MCP stdio servers to declare type: "stdio" where applicable. If your Cursor version uses a different shape, follow the official docs and keep the same command and args.

Restart and verify

  1. Fully restart Cursor.
  2. Open the Output panel and select MCP-related logs if the server fails to start.
  3. Confirm tools such as get_user_profile and get_expertise appear for the MemoryCode server.

If something goes wrong

Common issues: wrong path to the JSON file, missing Node/npx, or a typo inside mcp.json. The interactive manual lists error patterns and fallbacks (for example using a local dist/index.js instead of npx on restricted networks).

Full reference

Paths, copy-paste snippets, and per-OS notes live in the MCP setup guide.

Open MCP setup guide →
MemoryCode MCP for Cursor — Persistent Context in Every Session