Overview
What is Cursor MCP Monitor?
Cursor MCP Monitor is a real-time monitoring tool designed for tracking Model Context Protocol (MCP) interactions within the Cursor AI editor. It enables developers to analyze and debug AI context exchanges between LLM clients and servers.
How to use Cursor MCP Monitor?
To use the tool, install it globally via the .NET CLI and run it from the command line. You can monitor log files in real-time and access an interactive web-based dashboard for analysis.
Key features of Cursor MCP Monitor?
- Real-time monitoring of MCP client-server interactions.
- Color-coded event visualization for easy identification of message types.
- Supports log rotation and file truncation.
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Interactive dashboard for monitoring and analysis.
- Command-line interface for customization and configuration.
Use cases of Cursor MCP Monitor?
- Debugging MCP server implementations by monitoring client-server interactions.
- Analyzing protocol messages and error patterns.
- Tracking client lifecycle and connection states.
- Monitoring server capabilities and offerings.
- Verifying correct protocol implementation.
FAQ from Cursor MCP Monitor?
- Can I run Cursor MCP Monitor on different operating systems?
Yes! It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- How do I install Cursor MCP Monitor?
You can install it using the .NET CLI with the command:
dotnet tool install --global CursorMCPMonitor.
- Is there a web interface for monitoring?
Yes! The application includes a web-based dashboard accessible at
http://localhost:5050.