Envmcp FAQs

Question 1

How do I use Envmcp?

Accepted Answer

Prefix your MCP server command with `npx envmcp` and reference environment variables in your Cursor MCP config (e.g., `$MY_VARIABLE`). You can specify a custom .env file path or use the default `.env.mcp` file in your project or home directory.

Question 2

How do I install Envmcp?

Accepted Answer

You can install Envmcp globally using npm with the command: `npm install -g envmcp`.

Question 3

Where does Envmcp look for the .env.mcp file?

Accepted Answer

Envmcp searches for `.env.mcp` in the following order: the current directory, parent directories, and finally the user's home directory (`~/.env.mcp`). You can also specify a custom file path using the `--env-file` or `-e` flag.

Question 4

What is Envmcp?

Accepted Answer

Envmcp is a tool that injects environment variables from .env files into your Cursor IDE MCP (Managed Control Plane) server definitions. This allows you to easily manage secrets and configuration without hardcoding them.

Question 5

Why should I use Envmcp?

Accepted Answer

Envmcp simplifies secret management for Cursor IDE by allowing you to store sensitive information like API keys and database connection strings in a secure .env file, rather than directly in your MCP server configurations. This enhances security and makes configuration management easier.

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