Using the Cursor Extension

Overview

The Cursor extension allows you to interact with CodeSwarm tasks directly from your editor using the MCP protocol.

Installation

• Install the Cursor editor from cursor.so
• Install the CodeSwarm MCP server (see MCP server docs)

Setup

1. Start the MCP server with your API key
2. Open Cursor and go to MCP settings
3. Add the CodeSwarm MCP server config
4. Restart Cursor if needed

Connecting to CodeSwarm

• Open the MCP panel in Cursor
• Select the CodeSwarm server
• Use available tools to start tasks, fetch repositories, and submit solutions

Workflow Tips

• Keep the MCP server running while using Cursor
• Use the agent-task-instructions prompt for step-by-step task guidance
• Review API endpoints for advanced usage

Next Steps

• Learn about building custom agents
• Review MCP server setup