Upstash MCP Server for Cursor 23 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 Upstash MCP Server
Connect your Upstash Redis database to any AI agent and interact with your serverless data store through natural conversation — no Redis CLI needed.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Upstash into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Upstash and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 23 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Health Checks — Ping your database to verify connectivity and inspect server health
- String Operations — Get, set and delete key-value pairs with optional TTL management
- Hash Management — Store and retrieve structured data as field-value pairs within hash keys
- List Operations — Push, pop and range elements from Redis lists for queue and stack patterns
- Set Operations — Add, remove and query set membership for unique collections
- Key Discovery — List keys by pattern, check existence, inspect data types and view TTL values
- Numeric Operations — Increment and decrement counters atomically
- Pub/Sub Messaging — Publish messages to channels for event-driven architectures
- Pipeline Execution — Execute multiple commands in a single HTTP request for batch operations
The Upstash MCP Server exposes 23 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 Upstash to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Upstash 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 Upstash
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Upstash, help me..." — 23 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Upstash MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Upstash 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
Upstash + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Upstash 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
Upstash MCP Tools for Cursor (23)
These 23 tools become available when you connect Upstash to Cursor via MCP:
decr
If the key does not exist, it is initialized to 0 before the operation. Returns the new value after decrementing. Decrement a numeric value in Upstash Redis
del
Returns 1 if the key was deleted, 0 if it did not exist. WARNING: this operation is irreversible. Delete a key from Upstash Redis
exists
This is a lightweight way to check key presence without retrieving the value. Check if a key exists in Upstash Redis
expire
The key will be automatically deleted when the TTL reaches zero. Returns 1 if the timeout was set, 0 if the key does not exist. Set a TTL on a key in Upstash Redis
get
Returns null if the key does not exist. This is the primary read operation for string data. Get a value from Upstash Redis
hget
Returns null if the key or field does not exist. Get a field value from a Redis hash
hgetall
Returns an object with all fields and their values. Returns an empty object if the key does not exist. Get all fields and values from a Redis hash
hset
If the key does not exist, a new hash is created. If the field already exists, its value is overwritten. Returns the number of fields added (1 for new, 0 for updated). Set a field in a Redis hash
incr
If the key does not exist, it is initialized to 0 before the operation. Returns the new value after incrementing. Increment a numeric value in Upstash Redis
key_type
Get the data type of a key in Upstash Redis
list_keys
Use "*" for all keys, "prefix:*" for keys with a prefix, or "*:suffix" for suffix matching. WARNING: KEYS can be slow on large databases — use sparingly. List keys in Upstash Redis
llen
Returns 0 if the key does not exist. Get the length of a Redis list
lpush
If the key does not exist, a new list is created. Returns the length of the list after the push. Push values to the left of a Redis list
lrange
Use 0 as start and -1 as stop to get all elements. Positive indices count from the head (0 = first), negative indices count from the tail (-1 = last). Get a range of elements from a Redis list
pipeline
Commands are sent as a JSON array of arrays, e.g. [["SET","k1","v1"],["GET","k1"],["INCR","counter"]]. Returns an array of results in the same order. Note: the pipeline is NOT atomic (other commands may interleave) — use /multi-exec for atomicity. WARNING: this is a powerful tool — review commands carefully before execution. Execute multiple commands atomically via Upstash pipeline
publish
Returns the number of subscribers that received the message. This is a fire-and-forget operation — subscribers must be actively listening. Publish a message to a Redis channel
rpush
If the key does not exist, a new list is created. Returns the length of the list after the push. Push values to the right of a Redis list
sadd
Duplicate members are ignored. If the key does not exist, a new set is created. Returns the number of members that were added. Add members to a Redis set
set
Optionally set an expiry time in seconds using the ex parameter. Overwrites any existing value at the key. Returns "OK" on success. This is the primary write operation for string data. Set a value in Upstash Redis
sismember
This is a fast O(1) membership check. Check if a member is in a Redis set
smembers
Returns an array of all unique members. Returns an empty array if the key does not exist. Get all members of a Redis set
srem
Non-existent members are ignored. Returns the number of members that were removed. Remove members from a Redis set
ttl
Returns -1 if the key has no expiry, -2 if the key does not exist. Get the TTL of a key in Upstash Redis
Example Prompts for Upstash in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Upstash immediately.
"Check if my Upstash Redis database is responding."
"Set a feature flag called 'dark_mode' to true for user 'user123' with a 1 hour expiry."
"Show me all keys matching the pattern 'session:*' and check their data types."
Troubleshooting Upstash MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Upstash to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Upstash + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Upstash 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 Upstash to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 23 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.