Laravel Forge MCP Server for Cursor 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About Laravel Forge MCP Server
Connect your Laravel Forge developer account to an AI agent to execute complex devops tasks natively in chat.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Laravel Forge into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Laravel Forge and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 9 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Server Ecosystems — List all connected drops, inspect internal structures, and check status
- Deployments — Safely dispatch site deployment scripts and watch output structures
- Database Configurations — Query connected DB clusters linked to given domains
- Worker Operations — Expose active daemon configurations routing jobs under your servers
The Laravel Forge MCP Server exposes 9 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 Laravel Forge to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Laravel Forge 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 Laravel Forge
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Laravel Forge, help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Laravel Forge MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Laravel Forge 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
Laravel Forge + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Laravel Forge 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
Laravel Forge MCP Tools for Cursor (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Laravel Forge to Cursor via MCP:
deploy_site
Command a deployment script queue to execute on a repository site
get_server
Retrieve detailed data on a specific server droplet
get_site
Look up specifics for an exact site layout on a server
list_databases
List active databases mounted on a Forge server
list_recipes
Retrieve available custom shell recipes within your organizational team limits
list_servers
Retrieve the master list of all connected Forge servers
list_sites
List websites mounted to a specific server
list_ssh_keys
Retrieve active physical access keys inserted on the root server
list_workers
Retrieve queue worker configurations executing on a tracked site
Example Prompts for Laravel Forge in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Laravel Forge immediately.
"Display all the cloud server instances operating in the fleet."
"Deploy the pending commits directly to staging site 5210 on server 1205."
"Check the active workers running on the production server."
Troubleshooting Laravel Forge MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Laravel Forge to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Laravel Forge + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Laravel Forge MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
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?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Laravel Forge to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.