cursor-db-mcp

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Cursor-db-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to access and query Cursor IDE's SQLite databases. It provides structured access to project data, chat history, and composer information, allowing seamless integration of Cursor's development environment context into AI workflows. This server facilitates real-time interaction with Cursor's stored data, enhancing AI-driven coding and collaboration experiences.

Use This MCP server To

Query Cursor IDE chat history for context-aware AI responses Access project data stored in Cursor's SQLite databases Retrieve composer information for enhanced coding assistance Enable AI assistants to explore Cursor IDE environment data Integrate Cursor project context into AI-driven workflows Support multi-turn reasoning using Cursor chat logs Facilitate debugging by querying historical chat and project states

README

Cursor DB MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for accessing Cursor IDE's SQLite databases. This server allows AI assistants to explore and interact with Cursor's project data, chat history, and composer information.

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Prerequisites

Cursor IDE

Installation

Easy Installation

Use the provided installation script to install all dependencies:

python install.py

This script will install:

  • Basic MCP server and dependencies

Using with Cursor IDE

  1. Open Cursor and navigate to Settings->Cursor Settings->MCP.
  2. Click: Add new MCP server
  3. Name: Cursor DB MCP; Type: Command
  4. Command: <fully qualified path to>uv run --with mcp[cli] mcp run <fully qualified path to>/cursor-db-mcp-server.py

Cursor DB MCP

Now you can ask questions about the database or retrieve info about historical chats.

DB structure

DB keys

Using with Claude Desktop

Installing MCP servers for Claude Desktop

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json file

    "cursor-db-mcp": {
      "command": "<fully qualified path to >/uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "mcp[cli]",
        "mcp",
        "run",
        "<fully qualified path to >/cursor-db-mcp-server.py"
      ]
    }

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Available Resources

  • cursor://projects - List all available Cursor projects
  • cursor://projects/detailed - List projects with detailed information
  • cursor://projects/{project_name}/chat - Get chat data for a specific project
  • cursor://projects/{project_name}/composers - Get composer IDs for a specific project
  • cursor://composers/{composer_id} - Get data for a specific composer

Available Tools

  • query_table - Query a specific table in a project's database
  • refresh_databases - Refresh the list of database paths

How It Works

The server scans your Cursor installation directory to find project databases (state.vscdb files). It then exposes these databases through MCP resources and tools, allowing AI assistants to query and analyze the data.

Notes

  1. Cursor stores AI conversations in different places. Increasingly, chats are stored as "composerData" under globalStorage/state.vscdb. If you don't get results when asking about chats for recent projects, try asking for composers.
  2. This was written on a Mac. YMMV with other OS

Shameless Plug

Like this? Try Cursor Journal to create DevLogs directly from Cursor chat history!

License

MIT

cursor-db-mcp FAQ

How do I install cursor-db-mcp?
Use the provided install.py script to install all dependencies and the MCP server easily.
What prerequisites are needed to run cursor-db-mcp?
You need the Cursor IDE installed to use this MCP server effectively.
Can cursor-db-mcp be used with multiple LLM providers?
Yes, it supports integration with OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and other MCP-compatible LLMs.
How does cursor-db-mcp access Cursor data?
It queries Cursor IDE's SQLite databases to provide structured data access to AI models.
Is cursor-db-mcp suitable for real-time AI interactions?
Yes, it enables real-time querying of chat history and project data for dynamic AI workflows.
Can I test cursor-db-mcp locally?
Yes, you can install MCP CLI tools optionally for local testing and development.
Does cursor-db-mcp expose sensitive project data?
It exposes data scoped to the Cursor IDE environment with secure, scoped access principles.
What kind of data can AI retrieve using cursor-db-mcp?
AI can retrieve chat history, project files metadata, and composer information from Cursor.