How to Use the Ghost MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Ghost MCP Server to Cursor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add the Ghost MCP Server settings. Once saved, your Cursor agent can run getsitesettings to verify your Ghost connection.

Write codebase-integrated Ghost themes and manage your publication content directly inside Cursor's Agent mode.

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Generate live Ghost theme code inside Cursor

Building custom Ghost templates in Cursor relies on the `list_posts` tool to pull real publication data into your editor. When you write custom templates in Cursor, your agent uses `list_posts` and `get_post_details` to inject live Ghost content directly into your active editor. This live integration means you no longer write Ghost theme code using mock JSON files inside Cursor. Your Cursor agent pulls actual Ghost post metadata to test your custom layouts in real time.

Draft and edit Ghost posts within Cursor

Writing markdown articles directly inside Cursor for your Ghost site is managed by the `create_post` tool. Your Cursor agent calls `create_post` to instantly push your local workspace files as Ghost drafts. You can also manage static Ghost pages directly from the Cursor sidebar by calling `list_pages`. This keeps your Ghost site structure completely aligned with your local Cursor project files.

Manage Ghost membership offers in Cursor using this MCP Server

This MCP Server uses the `list_offers` tool to let your Cursor agent pull active promotion codes directly into your workspace. By calling `list_offers`, your Cursor agent retrieves current Ghost discount campaigns so you can build matching landing pages. You can also reference your Ghost subscriber segments by running `list_members` and `list_membership_tiers` in Cursor. This allows you to write custom paywall logic inside Cursor that perfectly matches your active Ghost pricing structure.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Ghost MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the Ghost MCP Server settings. Once saved, your Cursor agent can run `get_site_settings` to verify your Ghost connection.

Yes, Cursor can generate custom styling for your Ghost newsletters using real metadata. Your Cursor agent calls `list_newsletters` to verify your active Ghost newsletter layouts directly from the editor.

Yes, you can use Cursor to organize your Ghost publication taxonomy. Your Cursor agent calls `list_tags` to retrieve and apply Ghost tags to your drafts without leaving your Cursor workspace.

Yes, you can debug your subscription logic by having Cursor call `list_membership_tiers` to check Ghost tiers. This displays your live Ghost tiers directly in the Cursor chat panel.

Yes, your Ghost subscription data is secured inside Cursor through Vinkius's zero-trust gateway. Cursor only accesses your Ghost member details from `list_members` and pricing tiers from `list_membership_tiers` during active chat sessions, and no data is stored permanently.

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