> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pharaoh.so/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pharaoh.so/docs/setup/cursor.md).

# Cursor

Connect Pharaoh to Cursor so it sees your codebase architecture when you use AI features.

**Prerequisite:** [Install the GitHub App](/docs/setup/github-app.md) first.

## Setup

### Option A: Cursor settings UI

1. Open Cursor
2. Go to **Settings > MCP**
3. Click **Add Server**
4. Enter the URL: `https://mcp.pharaoh.so/sse`
5. Complete the GitHub OAuth flow in the browser window that opens

### Option B: Config file

Add to `.cursor/mcp.json` in your project root:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pharaoh": {
      "url": "https://mcp.pharaoh.so/sse"
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Cursor after saving. The OAuth flow runs on first connection.

## Verify

Open Cursor's AI chat and ask:

```
What modules does this codebase have?
```

Cursor should call `get_codebase_map` and return a module breakdown with file counts, function counts, and dependency relationships.

## What happens automatically

* Cursor's AI calls Pharaoh tools before making architectural decisions - checking for duplicate functions, understanding callers, mapping module boundaries
* Every push to your default branch refreshes the graph within minutes
* No config files or per-repo setup needed after the initial install
* Pharaoh tools return structured data in minimal tokens so the AI has room to reason

## Troubleshooting

**"MCP not available" or no MCP option in settings:** Update Cursor to the latest version. MCP support requires a recent release.

**Auth fails or OAuth window doesn't open:** Authorize with the same GitHub account that has the Pharaoh app installed. If you have multiple GitHub accounts, check which one is signed in to your browser.

**Tools not showing in AI chat:** Restart Cursor after adding the MCP server. If using the config file approach, verify the JSON is valid and the file is in `.cursor/mcp.json` at the project root.

**"No repos found" or empty results:** The GitHub App must be installed on the correct org or account. Go to [github.com/apps/pharaoh-so/installations/new](https://github.com/apps/pharaoh-so/installations/new) and verify the installation.


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