Confluence MCP Server for Cursor 8 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 Confluence MCP Server
Connect your Atlassian Confluence workspace to your AI assistant. Easily query your organization's knowledge base, search through technical documentation, and seamlessly generate new formatted pages right from the conversational interface.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Confluence into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Confluence and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Search Wiki Spaces — Quickly retrieve specific software architecture decisions, HR policies, or meeting notes without switching tabs.
- Read Pages — Extract the complete text and markdown-structured content of existing wiki pages for quick summaries.
- Create & Publish — Draft robust product requirements documents (PRDs) or meeting minutes using the AI, and publish them directly to your designated Confluence spaces.
The Confluence MCP Server exposes 8 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 Confluence to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Confluence 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 Confluence
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Confluence, help me..." — 8 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Confluence MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Confluence 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
Confluence + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Confluence 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
Confluence MCP Tools for Cursor (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Confluence to Cursor via MCP:
add_page_comment
The body should be in storage format (HTML). Add a new comment to a Confluence page
create_page
Requires the space key, a title, and body content in Confluence storage format (HTML). The page is created at the root of the space. Create a new page in a Confluence space
get_page
Returns content body, space, version history, and metadata. Retrieve detailed information about a specific page
get_space_details
Returns metadata, description, homepage, and permissions overview. Retrieve detailed information about a specific space
list_page_comments
Returns inline and footer comments with author and content. Retrieve all comments for a specific Confluence page
list_pages
Optionally filter by space key. Supports pagination via start offset and limit. Retrieve a list of pages from Confluence
list_spaces
Retrieve a list of all spaces in Confluence
search_confluence
g. text ~ "project" AND type = "page"). Returns matching pages, blog posts, and comments. Search for content using Confluence Query Language (CQL)
Example Prompts for Confluence in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Confluence immediately.
"Search Confluence for documentation regarding our 'Q3 Migration Plan'."
"Create a new page in the 'Product' space summarizing our meeting notes from today."
"List all wiki pages currently under the space key 'HR'."
Troubleshooting Confluence MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Confluence to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Confluence + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Confluence 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 Confluence to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.