How to Use the Bear MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the Bear MCP Server in Cursor?

Create an mcp.json file in your project root or global .cursor directory. Add the endpoint details under mcpServers and switch on Agent mode in the chat panel.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Bear to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Read specifications mid-code

The Bear MCP Server gives Cursor Agent the ability to pull markdown specs directly from your notes using `open_note` and `search_notes`. You write a comment asking for the API schema from your design doc, and the editor fetches the exact text. Developers stop breaking their flow to hunt down requirements. The agent reads your project constraints from Bear and writes working code based on those actual internal documents.

Generate documentation from your editor

Writing changelogs is entirely automated when the agent uses `create_note` and `add_text` to push updates back to Bear via the MCP Server. You finish a feature, and the editor drafts the release notes natively. Archiving old spec sheets is just as simple. You tell the agent to clean up the workspace, and it fires `archive_note` or `trash_note` to clear out the clutter.

Tag management through the Cursor MCP Server

Keeping your documentation organized while coding happens via `list_tags` and `rename_tag`. The editor maps out your feature tags globally and renames them to match your new repository structure. Old architectural decisions get swept away fast. Cursor triggers `delete_tag` to wipe out deprecated version tags across all your mapped notes without leaving the IDE.

Setup guide

Set up Bear MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Bear MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Bear transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Bear tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bear-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bear MCP in Cursor

Create an `mcp.json` file in your project root or global `.cursor` directory. Add the endpoint details under `mcpServers` and switch on Agent mode in the chat panel.

Your agent searches across all documents globally using the search tools provided by the standard. It finds strings and tags instantly.

The editor only appends or prepends markdown chunks unless you specifically instruct it otherwise. It relies on the explicit tools exposed by the endpoint.

It retrieves the complete parent-child nesting structure. This lets the agent understand how your project documentation relates to other folders.

Your proprietary markdown files and code snippets are processed through a zero-trust architecture. The Vinkius V8 Isolate Sandbox ensures that sensitive project requirements vanish the moment the connection closes.

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