How to Use the Nhost MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I install the Nhost MCP Server in Cursor?

Create an mcp.json file in your project root. Define the Nhost server under the mcpServers array. Enable Agent mode in the chat panel to activate the tools.

Q: Can Cursor test Nhost anonymous logins?

It certainly can. The signinanonymous tool creates an anonymous user session. The editor grabs the temporary credentials so you can build out guest-user features.

Q: Does the MCP server handle file deletions?

Yes. Run the deletefile tool to permanently delete a file. The asset drops from your bucket immediately.

Q: How do I view Nhost user profiles in Cursor?

Trigger the getuser tool. It requires an active NHOSTJWT credential and retrieves the authenticated user profile information straight into your chat window.

Build authentication flows in Cursor by letting your agent test Nhost endpoints live while you write code.

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Real Nhost Sessions in Cursor

The `signin_email_password` tool authenticates a user with their credentials while you code. Cursor executes the call and injects the actual API response into your editor context. You stop guessing what the payload looks like. Session management happens automatically. The `refresh_token` tool generates a new JWT access token using a valid refresh token. Your agent maintains the connection, allowing you to trace auth state changes line by line.

Direct File Uploads

The `upload_file` tool pushes a file to a bucket and returns the processed metadata. You ask the editor to upload a test image, and it hands back the exact JSON structure your code needs to parse. Retrieving that data is just as fast. Call `get_file` to download the complete file content, complete with optional image transformation parameters. If you just need a link, `get_file_presigned_url` retrieves a temporary URL.

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The `signup_email_password` tool registers a new user account directly from the command palette. Need to test a different flow? The `signin_otp_email` tool initiates email-based one-time password authentication. Managing edge cases takes one prompt. Run `change_email` with an elevated NHOST_JWT credential, or fire a `reset_password` request. When the test finishes, `signout` invalidates refresh tokens and ends the session.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Nhost MCP in Cursor

Create an `mcp.json` file in your project root. Define the Nhost server under the `mcpServers` array. Enable Agent mode in the chat panel to activate the tools.

It certainly can. The `signin_anonymous` tool creates an anonymous user session. The editor grabs the temporary credentials so you can build out guest-user features.

Yes. Run the `delete_file` tool to permanently delete a file. The asset drops from your bucket immediately.

Trigger the `get_user` tool. It requires an active NHOST_JWT credential and retrieves the authenticated user profile information straight into your chat window.

The tools handle raw plaintext passwords, emails, and JWTs. Cursor Agent mode passes these strings through the local MCP process, completely bypassing public AI memory banks. Your secrets remain confined to your active development environment.

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