How do I get Discourse API credentials?

Log in to your Discourse instance as an administrator, navigate to **Admin > API**, and click **Generate API Key**. You will also need your administrative username.

Can the agent post new replies?

This integration currently focuses on listing and retrieving community data for analysis. Posting new topics or replies should be managed through the Discourse web interface or mobile app.

Does the integration support private categories?

Yes, as long as the provided API Username and Key have the necessary permissions, the agent can list and retrieve information from any category you have access to, including private ones.

Discourse MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Discourse
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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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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "discourse": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Discourse MCP Server

Integrate Discourse, the open-source platform for community discussion, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your forum topics and categories, research community member profiles and trust levels, and track group memberships using natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Discourse into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Discourse 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

Discussion Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for the latest topics and trending discussions across your community.
Category Management — Access the full category tree, resolving structural relationships and visibility settings.
Member Intelligence — Research user profiles, track trust levels, and list active members in your organization.
Group Monitoring — List community groups and identify all authorized members within specific group boundaries.

The Discourse 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 Discourse to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Discourse 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 Discourse

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Discourse, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Discourse MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Discourse 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

Discourse + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Discourse 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

Discourse MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Discourse to Cursor via MCP:

get_site_configuration

Retrieve general settings and metadata for the Discourse instance

get_topic_details

Get the full content and post list for a specific topic

get_user_profile

Get detailed profile information for a specific user by username

list_active_members

List currently active users in the community (admin access required)

list_community_groups

List all user groups configured in the community

list_forum_categories

List all public categories available in the Discourse instance

list_group_members

List all users belonging to a specific community group

list_latest_topics

List the most recent topics across all categories in the community

list_trending_discussions

Identify topics with the highest engagement recently (mock logic)

search_community_content

Search for topics, posts, or users matching a keyword

Example Prompts for Discourse in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Discourse immediately.

"List the latest topics in the community."

"Show me the profile for user 'john_doe'."

"What are the trending discussions right now?"

Troubleshooting Discourse MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Discourse to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Discourse + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Discourse MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.