> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.argosidentity.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect MCP to Cursor

> How to connect ARGOS Identity Dev Guide MCP to Cursor.

## 1. Preparation

* **Cursor IDE**: Latest version (version 0.47.8 or higher recommended)

<Tip>
  Node.js installation is not required when using the web URL method.
</Tip>

## 2. MCP Server Connection Method

ARGOS Identity MCP server uses the **web URL method**. This method can be used immediately without any installation and always provides the latest version of the documentation.

<Tip>
  The web URL method is the simplest and most stable approach. You can use it immediately without any installation or setup.
</Tip>

## 3. Connect to MCP Server

### 3.1. Verify MCP Server URL

Check the MCP server URL provided in the MCP section of the Mintlify dashboard:

```
https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp
```

### 3.2. Add MCP in Cursor Settings

There are two ways to add an MCP server in Cursor IDE:

#### Method 1: UI Configuration (Recommended)

1. Launch Cursor IDE.
2. Go to **Settings**:
   * Windows/Linux: `Ctrl + ,` or **File** → **Preferences** → **Settings** from the menu
   * macOS: `Cmd + ,` or **Cursor** → **Settings** from the menu
3. Type `MCP` or `Model Context Protocol` in the search box.
4. Find the **Features** → **Model Context Protocol** section.
5. Click **Add MCP Server** or the **+** button.
6. Enter the following information:
   * **Name**: `argosidentity`
   * **URL**: `https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp`
7. Click **Save** or **Add**.

#### Method 2: Direct Configuration File Editing

1. Open the Cursor IDE configuration file:
   * Windows: `%APPDATA%\Cursor\User\settings.json`
   * macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Cursor/User/settings.json`
   * Linux: `~/.config/Cursor/User/settings.json`

2. Add the following configuration:

```json theme={null}
{
  "mcp.servers": {
    "argosidentity": {
      "url": "https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

<Warning>
  When editing the configuration file directly, ensure the JSON format is correct. Format errors may cause Cursor to malfunction.
</Warning>

<Info>
  MCP settings in Cursor can be managed at Settings → Features → Model Context Protocol. If you edited the configuration file directly, you need to restart Cursor for the changes to take effect.
</Info>

### 3.3. Restart Cursor

If you edited the configuration file directly, completely quit and restart Cursor IDE.

### 3.4. Verify Connection

After configuration, verify that ARGOS Identity MCP is enabled in Cursor IDE:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Features** → **Model Context Protocol** in Cursor IDE.
2. Check if the `argosidentity` server appears in the list.
3. Verify that the server status shows "Connected" or "Active".

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/argosidentity/gDv-DKVP2ULRdP9P/images/%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%B0%EC%83%B72025-06-19182535.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gDv-DKVP2ULRdP9P&q=85&s=ac7e3da0d30d5eb4accad381a4a86b76" alt="MCP server activation verification" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"67%" }} width="660" height="402" data-path="images/스크린샷2025-06-19182535.png" />

<Check>
  When the MCP server is properly connected, the `SearchArgosIdentity` tool will appear in the "Available tools" section.
</Check>

### 3.5. Troubleshooting

If the MCP server is not connecting, check the following:

* **URL Verification**: Verify that `https://developers.argosidentity.com/mcp` is correct.
* **Network Connection**: Check if your internet connection is working properly.
* **Cursor Version**: Verify that Cursor IDE is the latest version (0.47.8 or higher).
* **Configuration File Format**: If you edited the configuration file directly, verify that the JSON format is correct.
* **Restart**: Completely quit and restart Cursor IDE.

<Warning>
  If the MCP server URL is not working, check the latest MCP server URL in the Mintlify dashboard.
</Warning>

## 4. Start Using ARGOS Dev Guide MCP

You can directly ask ARGOS development documentation questions in Cursor's **New Chat** window.\
Below is an example of an actual question and response:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/argosidentity/gDv-DKVP2ULRdP9P/images/%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%B0%EC%83%B72025-06-19183216.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gDv-DKVP2ULRdP9P&q=85&s=9e7135f4f12a16ec5258f86942b9ea65" alt="스크린샷2025 06 19183216 Pn" width="767" height="773" data-path="images/스크린샷2025-06-19183216.png" />

<Check>
  Once the MCP server is properly connected, Cursor can search ARGOS Identity documentation and answer questions.
</Check>