Cursor Monitor FAQs

Question 1

How do I install Cursor Monitor?

Accepted Answer

You can install Cursor Monitor globally using the .NET CLI: `dotnet tool install --global CursorMCPMonitor` (optionally adding the GitHub package source).

Question 2

What is Cursor Monitor?

Accepted Answer

Cursor Monitor is a .NET console application that monitors Model Context Protocol (MCP) interactions within the Cursor AI editor in real-time. It helps developers debug and analyze client-server communications.

Question 3

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is an open protocol standardizing how applications provide context to LLMs, using a client-server architecture where Cursor (MCP Host) connects to multiple servers.

Question 4

What are the key features of Cursor Monitor?

Accepted Answer

Key features include real-time log monitoring, color-coded message types, a web-based dashboard for event streaming, configurable settings via `appsettings.json` and command-line options, and structured logging with Serilog.

Question 5

How can I access the interactive dashboard?

Accepted Answer

The web-based dashboard is accessible at `http://localhost:5050` when the application is running. It features real-time event streaming and interactive controls.

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