How do I find my Twitch Client ID and Access Token?

Go to the [**Twitch Developer Console**](https://dev.twitch.tv/console), create an App, and generate a Client Secret to get an App Access Token or perform the OAuth flow for a User Token. Copy and paste them below.

Can the agent check if a channel is live?

Yes. Use the `get_streams` tool providing the user login. Your agent will return real-time status, including viewer count and game title if the channel is live.

Is it possible to list top clips via the agent?

Yes. The `get_clips` tool allows your agent to retrieve the most popular clips for a specific broadcaster, helping you identify trending content moments.

Twitch MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Twitch
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About Twitch MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire streaming ecosystem on Twitch, the world's leading live streaming platform. By connecting Twitch to your agent, you transform complex channel management into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list live streams, audit your follower base, and retrieve top clips without you ever touching a dashboard. Whether you are a full-time creator or a community manager, your agent acts as a real-time channel coordinator, ensuring your community engagement is always monitored and your content library is organized.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Twitch into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Twitch and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Stream Auditing — List live streams by user or game and retrieve real-time viewer counts and statuses.
Community Oversight — Query your follower base, audit channel moderators, and check subscriber details instantly.
Content Management — List all videos and top clips for any broadcaster to stay on top of your highlights.
Channel Intelligence — Retrieve detailed metadata for channels and users to maintain strict organizational control.
Discovery Monitoring — Search for channels and list top games to understand platform trends in real-time.

The Twitch MCP Server exposes 10 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 Twitch to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Twitch 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 Twitch

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Twitch, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Twitch MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Twitch 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

Twitch + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Twitch 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

Twitch MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Twitch to Cursor via MCP:

get_channel_followers

Get followers for a channel

get_channel_info

Get channel information

get_clips

Get clips for a broadcaster

get_followed_channels

Get channels followed by a user

get_streams

Get live streams

get_subscriptions

Get broadcaster subscriptions

get_top_games

Get top games on Twitch

get_users

Get information about Twitch users

get_videos

Get videos for a user

search_channels

Search for Twitch channels

Example Prompts for Twitch in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Twitch immediately.

"Check if user 'ninja' is currently live on Twitch."

"Show me the top 5 games on Twitch right now."

"List the last 5 videos for broadcaster ID 12345."

Troubleshooting Twitch MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Twitch to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Twitch + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Twitch MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.