How to Use the Glob Pattern Tester MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add Glob Pattern Tester to my Cursor editor?

Create a .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root and add this MCP server configuration. Cursor will automatically detect the server and make the tools available in Agent mode.

Q: Can Glob Pattern Tester help Cursor write better build scripts?

Yes, because the editor can use the testglob tool to verify that the file paths it generates actually match your build script's pattern requirements.

Let Cursor test your glob patterns against real file paths using the exact algorithm npm and git rely on.

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Let your Cursor agent run `test_glob` while coding

The `test_glob` tool integrates with your Cursor MCP configuration to validate file paths against your project glob configurations. When you write build scripts, your agent uses this tool to check if your source files are correctly matched. This setup lets you write reliable config files without leaving your editor. You get instant validation on whether a path like `src/index.ts` matches a wildcard pattern.

Debug gitignore matching rules inside Cursor

The `test_glob` tool stops you from accidentally committing ignored files by checking them against your active gitignore patterns. Your AI editor reads your rules and tests them against your workspace paths in real-time. By running this MCP server inside Cursor, you can ask the editor why a specific file is showing up in your git status. The tool runs the minimatch algorithm to give you a definitive answer.

Verify complex build exclusions in Cursor

The `test_glob` tool analyzes nested directories to ensure your bundler exclusions work before you run a build. Cursor uses this tool to verify that your production builds don't include test files or mock data. Instead of running dry-run build commands in your terminal, you let Cursor check the paths. It makes configuring monorepos and complex workspaces much faster.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glob-pattern-tester-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Glob Pattern Tester MCP in Cursor

Create a `.cursor/mcp.json` file in your project root and add this MCP server configuration. Cursor will automatically detect the server and make the tools available in Agent mode.

Yes, because the editor can use the `test_glob` tool to verify that the file paths it generates actually match your build script's pattern requirements.

Yes, the server uses the same minimatch engine that git and npm use, ensuring your pattern tests in Cursor are 100% accurate to real-world environments.

Open the Cursor chat, switch to Agent mode, and you will see the server listed in your active tools panel ready to run path checks.

Yes, your file paths and glob patterns are processed entirely on your local machine. Cursor runs the tool locally, so your proprietary directory layout is never sent to external servers.

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