Best Developer Tools MCP Servers for Cursor
Top 20 of 24 Developer Tools MCP servers that work with Cursor, ranked by security score — every entry below is human-reviewed, not just scraped. Every row has a one-click config for Cursor — no need to open each page.
Setting up MCP servers in Cursor
Cursor supports MCP at two levels: a project config (.cursor/mcp.json, checked into the repo and shared with your team) and a global config (~/.cursor/mcp.json, available in every project). Both use the same mcpServers format, so a server can move from personal to shared with a copy-paste.
Cursor also has a Settings panel (Settings → MCP) that lists every configured server and whether it started successfully, which is the fastest way to confirm a new entry is actually working before you rely on it mid-task.
| # | Server | Security score | Stars | Language | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xcodebuild MCP ServerOfficial Perform iOS and macOS project builds via AI-driven command execution. | 76 | 6,171 | TypeScript | |
| 2 | Mcpc MCP ServerOfficial Automate repetitive server debugging by converting manual MCP interactions into repeatable shell scripts. | 76 | 747 | TypeScript | |
| 3 | Typescript SDK MCP ServerOfficial Implement the latest 2026-07-28 MCP specification for AI context. | 71 | 13,076 | TypeScript | |
| 4 | Unified aggregator and gateway for MCP services configured via Docker environments. | 68 | 2,555 | TypeScript | |
| 5 | MCP servers are orchestrated, generated into CLIs, and type-checked via TypeScript. | 63 | 4,847 | TypeScript | |
| 6 | Unified management and routing for multiple MCP servers via HTTP/SSE endpoints. | 63 | 2,240 | TypeScript | |
| 7 | Centralized management for local and remote MCP server connections and configurations. | 63 | 2,100 | TypeScript | |
| 8 | Postman workspaces, collections, and environments within AI coding assistants. | 63 | 288 | TypeScript | |
| 9 | A demonstration server designed to showcase all features of the MCP protocol. | 58 | 88,911 | TypeScript | |
| 10 | AI assistant and MCP client providing multi-model support across diverse AI providers. | 53 | 5,291 | TypeScript | |
| 11 | Maintain your development flow with a centralized REST interface for managing MCP server instances. | 52 | 515 | JavaScript | |
| 12 | JetBrains IDE interactions for MCP clients via this legacy proxy server. | 42 | 964 | JavaScript | |
| 13 | Build workflows utilizing the AI SDK by Vercel for modular AI provider integration. | 37 | 827 | TypeScript | |
| 14 | Repository knowledge graphs enable semantic search and dependency analysis for AI models. | 34 | 402 | JavaScript | |
| 15 | Language Server Protocol integration for LLM-powered code analysis and suggestions. | 33 | 123 | TypeScript | |
| 16 | Control live Chrome browsers to debug, automate, and analyze performance. | 28 | 47,637 | TypeScript | |
| 17 | Manage files, execute terminal processes, and automate tasks directly via AI agents. | 25 | 8,865 | TypeScript | |
| 18 | iOS simulator interface for AI agents to retrieve data and automate UI interactions. | 25 | 2,112 | JavaScript | |
| 19 | Domain management tools for retrieving lists, checking availability, and setting DNS. | 10 | 19 | JavaScript | |
| 20 | Terminal session management for Claude Desktop enabling control of panes and windows. | 4 | 298 | JavaScript |
Developer Tools + Cursor: frequently asked questions
›What's the best Developer Tools MCP server for Cursor?
Xcodebuild MCP Server currently ranks highest among Developer Tools MCP servers, with a security score of 76/100, officially maintained by the vendor. Mcpc MCP Server (76/100) is the next best option. Every server below has a one-click Cursor config.
›How do I add a Developer Tools MCP server to Cursor?
Add an entry under "mcpServers" in .cursor/mcp.json (project-only) or ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects), then reload Cursor. The same steps apply to Xcodebuild MCP Server, the top-ranked Developer Tools server below.
›Are Developer Tools MCP servers safe to use with Cursor?
3 of the 24 Developer Tools MCP servers below are officially maintained by its vendor; the rest are independently reviewed. Every score comes from real signals — permissions requested, authentication, maintenance activity — not a marketing claim. All of them are compatible with Cursor.
›How many Developer Tools MCP servers work with Cursor?
24 Developer Tools MCP servers have a ready-to-use Cursor config right now, ranked by security score below.
›Where do I put the Developer Tools MCP server config for Cursor?
.cursor/mcp.json in a repo only applies there and can be committed for a team; ~/.cursor/mcp.json applies to every project you open. A Developer Tools server goes in the exact same place as any other Cursor MCP server — there's no category-specific config location.
›Do I need to restart Cursor after adding a Developer Tools MCP server?
Open Settings → MCP — it lists each configured server with its live status, so you can catch a broken command before you start relying on it. That's true whether you're adding Xcodebuild MCP Server or any other Developer Tools server.