How to Use the Dev.to (Forem) MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the Dev.to (Forem) MCP Server in Cursor?

Add the server configuration to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root. Once configured, enable Agent mode in the Chat sidebar to start using the tools.

Q: Does Cursor draft posts automatically using this Dev.to (Forem) server?

Yes, createarticle lets the editor agent convert your local markdown files into draft posts. You can review the draft on the web before publishing.

Q: How does Cursor handle unpublishing posts via Dev.to (Forem)?

Use unpublisharticle inside the Cursor chat window. The agent sends the command to Forem, changing the post back to a draft instantly.

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Edit Forem posts directly inside your Cursor workspace

`update_article` modifies existing Forem posts using the exact markdown files you are editing inside Cursor. Your agent reads your local workspace files and matches them to your remote Dev.to posts. It makes updating technical documentation on Forem as fast as saving a file in Cursor.

Run a local MCP Server to pull live references

`get_article_by_path` pulls any published Dev.to post directly into your Cursor editor context using the username and slug. This Forem MCP Server runs in your local environment or via a remote Vinkius endpoint. Cursor uses the live Forem JSON responses to ensure your code examples match what is actually published on Dev.to.

Retrieve authenticated profile metrics in real time

`get_me` pulls your personal Forem developer profile details directly into the Cursor editor sidebar. Having your Forem profile data accessible means your Cursor agent automatically formats author signatures on new markdown posts. It saves time when managing multiple Dev.to writer accounts in the editor.

Setup guide

Set up Dev.to (Forem) 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 Dev.to (Forem) 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 Dev.to (Forem) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Dev.to (Forem) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Dev.to (Forem) MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root. Once configured, enable Agent mode in the Chat sidebar to start using the tools.

Yes, `create_article` lets the editor agent convert your local markdown files into draft posts. You can review the draft on the web before publishing.

Use `unpublish_article` inside the Cursor chat window. The agent sends the command to Forem, changing the post back to a draft instantly.

It allows the agent to inspect a specific post's metadata directly. You can compare local code changes against the published version to prevent drift.

Your API credentials remain isolated in your Cursor configuration or Vinkius sandbox. The server only accesses article markdown and profile data to perform the specific actions you request.

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