How to Use the IBM Quantum MCP in Cursor

Bring IBM Quantum into your Cursor workflow. Execute circuits and inject real hardware results directly into your codebase.

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Setup IBM Quantum with Cursor

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Explore IBM Quantum backends in Cursor

Query your available providers and hardware systems using `list_providers` and `list_backends` during your coding session. Having this context inside Cursor means the AI knows exactly which topology supports your specific algorithm before you write a single line of code.

Direct circuit submission from Cursor

Call `submit_job` to push your code-defined circuits to the real hardware. You get the job ID back instantly to track your progress. Because this is an MCP server, Cursor treats these responses as live data. The AI can adapt your code based on the hardware availability it sees.

Analyze quantum results in your editor

Use `get_job_result` to bring the output back into your current file. You can pipe this data directly into your analysis scripts. If a job hangs, `get_job_details` gives you the state you need to decide whether to wait or kill the process with `cancel_job`.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about IBM Quantum MCP in Cursor

You add the server to your .cursor/mcp.json file. Once configured, your agent can call the quantum tools in any project.

It does. You can ask the agent to find a backend and submit a circuit, and it will execute the tools automatically.

You can. Use the tools to submit jobs and pull results, allowing for a fast feedback loop while you develop your quantum algorithms.

All communication happens between your editor and the IBM API. No middleman touches your circuit data or your private API keys.

Yes, you can track multiple job IDs using the tool outputs. The agent maintains the state of each job throughout your session.

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