This article explains how to call Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools in the AI code editor Cursor.
In conclusion, MCP tools in Cursor can only be called in Agent mode.
Agent mode is used when giving Cursor more complex instructions or executing a series of tasks. MCP tools are designed to function within the context of this Agent mode.
On the other hand, MCP tools cannot be called in Ask mode, which is used for simple questions or instructions about code.
If you want to use MCP tools, you need to select or switch to Agent mode in Cursor’s interface.
To use MCP tools in Cursor, make sure to use Agent mode. Note that these tools are not available in Ask mode.
That’s all from the Gemba.