> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://integrations.impact.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://integrations.impact.com/ai-solutions/mcp-quick-start/mcp-for-cursor.md).

# MCP for Cursor

The impact.com Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server integrates directly with Cursor, giving you AI-powered access to your partnership data without leaving your editor. Choose between a one-click install or manual configuration.

## One-click install

Select [this link](https://cursor.com/en/install-mcp?name=impact%20MCP\&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5pbXBhY3QuY29tL21jcCIsImF1dGgiOnsiQ0xJRU5UX0lEIjoibWNwLWltcGFjdC1jdXJzb3IiLCJzY29wZXMiOlsib2ZmbGluZV9hY2Nlc3MiLCJtY3A6cmVhZCIsIm1jcDp3cml0ZSJdfSwiaGVhZGVycyI6e319) to open Cursor and add the server automatically.

To learn more, see the [Cursor documentation](https://cursor.com/docs/mcp).

## Manual configuration

Add this to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JSON" %}

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "impact MCP": {
      "url": "https://mcp.impact.com/mcp",
      "auth": {
        "CLIENT_ID": "mcp-impact-cursor",
        "scopes": [
          "offline_access",
          "mcp:read",
          "mcp:write"
        ]
      },
      "headers": {}
    }
  }
}
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Manage tool permissions

<details>

<summary>How do I manage tool permissions in Cursor?</summary>

Connecting mcp.impact.com authorizes Cursor to call supported tools within your existing impact.com permissions. Separately, Cursor may ask you to approve each tool call, or remember that approval. Those prompts are controlled by Cursor, not by impact.com.

#### **Steps**

1. When the agent wants to use an impact.com MCP tool, review the prompt and approve or deny.
2. To change how often you are asked: open **Cursor Settings → Agents → Approvals & Execution** and choose a run mode (for example, **Auto-review** or **Allowlist**).
3. To let trusted MCP tools run without prompting, add them to the MCP allowlist from that settings area, or choose **Add to allowlist** when prompted.
4. Optionally, enable or disable an MCP server from the tools list in chat.
   1. Select **Customize**, then the tools list at the top of the chat panel.

Denying a prompt blocks that call in Cursor. It does not change your impact.com account permissions or the account-level MCP enablement setting.

</details>


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