MCP
A standard that lets AI tools connect to any service.
What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude connect to external tools — databases, calendars, code editors. It's like USB-C for AI integrations. Cursor supports MCP, making it possible to connect AI to almost anything.
Before MCP, AI tools could only generate text. With MCP, they can actually interact with real services — querying databases, creating files, and managing deployments.
In Vibe Coding
Cursor supports MCP natively. You can add MCP servers in Settings to let Cursor directly query your Supabase database, create GitHub PRs, or control a browser for testing — all from within the chat.
Example
For example: You install the Supabase MCP server in Cursor. Now when you say "check if the users table has RLS enabled," Cursor actually queries your database and tells you — instead of just guessing.