Bybit MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Bybit MCP Server
Connect to Bybit and access real-time cryptocurrency market data through natural conversation — no API key needed for public market data.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Bybit into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Bybit and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Tickers — Get real-time prices, 24h change, high/low and volume for any trading pair
- Klines — Fetch candlestick/OHLCV data for technical analysis across all timeframes
- Orderbook — View current market depth (bids and asks) for any pair
- Recent Trades — See the latest executed trades with price, size and side
- Mark/Index Price — Get mark price and index price candlesticks for derivatives
- Funding Rates — Check historical funding rates for perpetual contracts
- Open Interest — Track open interest changes over time
- Instruments — Browse all available trading pairs and contract specifications
The Bybit MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bybit to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bybit MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Bybit
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bybit, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Bybit MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Bybit through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Bybit + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Bybit MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Bybit MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bybit to Cursor via MCP:
get_funding_history
Funding rates are paid every 8 hours between long and short positions. Positive rate means longs pay shorts. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Limit: 1-200 records. Get funding rate history for perpetual contracts
get_index_price_kline
Index price is the composite price from multiple exchanges. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get index price candlestick data
get_instruments
Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse", "option". Filter by symbol or base coin. Get trading instruments (pairs/contracts) info
get_kline
Intervals: 1,3,5,15,30,60,120,240,360,720 (minutes), D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly). Use start and end timestamps (milliseconds) for historical data. Limit: 1-1000 candles. Categories: "spot", "linear", "inverse". Get candlestick (kline) data for technical analysis
get_mark_price_kline
Mark price is used for liquidation calculations. Intervals same as kline. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get mark price candlestick data for derivatives
get_open_interest
Open interest shows total number of open positions. Intervals: 5min, 15min, 30min, 1h, 4h, 1d. Categories: "linear", "inverse". Get open interest history for a derivatives contract
get_orderbook
Returns price levels and quantities. Limit: 1-200 (spot), 1-500 (linear/inverse/option). Useful for analyzing market depth and liquidity. Get the current orderbook (bids and asks) for a symbol
get_recent_trades
Returns trade price, size, side (Buy/Sell), timestamp and trade ID. Useful for seeing current market activity and order flow. Limit: 1-1000 trades. Get recent executed trades for a symbol
get_server_time
Useful for synchronizing requests and verifying API connectivity. Get the current Bybit server time
get_tickers
Categories: "spot" (spot trading), "linear" (USDT/USDC perpetual & futures), "inverse" (inverse perpetual & futures), "option" (options). Filter by specific symbol (e.g. "BTCUSDT") or base coin (e.g. "BTC"). Get real-time market tickers (prices) for any category
Example Prompts for Bybit in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Bybit immediately.
"What's the current Bitcoin price on Bybit?"
"Show me the last 5 daily candles for ETHUSDT."
"What's the funding rate for BTCUSDT perpetual?"
Troubleshooting Bybit MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Bybit to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Bybit + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bybit MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Bybit to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.