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How to add Netlify MCP Server to Cursor

Netlify's official server to create, build, deploy, and manage Netlify sites from your agent. Paste the config into ~/.cursor/mcp.json and restart Cursor.

Last updated June 15, 2026 · 320★ · stdio · apikey · official

Cursor config for Netlify MCP Server

npx -y @netlify/mcp
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netlify-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@netlify/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NETLIFY_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your-netlify-pat>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Setup steps

  1. 1Open Cursor → Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json directly).
  2. 2Paste the Netlify MCP Server config below into the "mcpServers" object.
  3. 3Fill in placeholder secrets, then save.
  4. 4Cursor reloads MCP servers automatically — check Settings → MCP for a green status dot.
  5. 5Ask Cursor to use one of Netlify MCP Server's tools to confirm it's connected.

Before you start

  • Node.js 22 or higher (check with `node --version`)
  • An active Netlify account
  • An MCP-compatible client (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code Copilot, Cline, Warp, LM Studio, etc.)
  • Optional: the Netlify CLI installed globally (`npm install -g netlify-cli`)
  • If browser-based auth doesn't work, a Netlify Personal Access Token (PAT) created under User settings > OAuth > New access token, supplied as NETLIFY_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN

What Netlify MCP Server can do in Cursor

get-netlify-coding-context

Returns Netlify-specific coding context; recommended before any code-related operation

netlify-user-services

Fetch user and team account information

netlify-project-services

Full project lifecycle: create/manage projects, env vars and secrets, forms, and visitor access controls

netlify-deploy-services

Build, deploy, and retrieve deployment information for sites

netlify-extension-services

Install/uninstall Netlify extensions and initialize related services such as databases

Security

A Netlify Personal Access Token grants full control over your sites including deploys and environment variables, so treat it like a password and scope the account appropriately. Deploys triggered by the agent affect live production sites.

Netlify MCP Server + Cursor FAQ

Where is the Cursor config file?

Cursor reads MCP servers from ~/.cursor/mcp.json. Paste the Netlify MCP Server config there under the "mcpServers" key and restart the client.

Is Netlify MCP Server safe to use with Cursor?

A Netlify Personal Access Token grants full control over your sites including deploys and environment variables, so treat it like a password and scope the account appropriately. Deploys triggered by the agent affect live production sites.

How does authentication work?

The server uses browser-based Netlify auth by default. If that fails or you need headless operation, generate a Personal Access Token (User settings > OAuth > New access token) and pass it as NETLIFY_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN — but never commit it.

Which Node version do I need?

Node.js 22 or higher. Older versions are not supported; check with `node --version`.

Do I need the Netlify CLI installed?

Not strictly — `npx -y @netlify/mcp` fetches and runs the server on demand. Installing netlify-cli globally is optional and can help some workflows.

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