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Free MCP Configuration Generator

Generate the correct remote MCP configuration for Cursor, Claude Code, or another MCP client, then optionally install the open McpBackend Agent Skill.

Updated July 17, 2026

Generate your MCP configuration

~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpbackend": {
      "url": "https://mcp.mcpbackend.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Optional: install the Agent Skill

Adds the secure McpBackend workflow and tool guidance.

npx skills add https://github.com/mcpbackend/skills --skill mcpbackend

Save the configuration, restart the client if required, and connect. Your browser will open McpBackend sign-in and OAuth consent. Do not paste a dashboard token into the configuration.

Connect in three steps

  1. 1

    Choose your client

    Select Cursor, Claude Code, or the generic format and copy the generated configuration.

  2. 2

    Save and reconnect

    Add the configuration where your client expects it, then restart or refresh its MCP connections.

  3. 3

    Authorize in the browser

    Sign in to McpBackend, review the requested access, and approve the OAuth connection.

Keep agent access reviewable

The remote MCP server uses the same account and project boundaries as the dashboard. The agent can inspect and change only the resources available to the authorized user.

Use scoped project API keys for application runtime access. The MCP OAuth token belongs to the coding client and should never be shipped in frontend code.

Frequently asked questions

What is the McpBackend MCP URL?+

The hosted Streamable HTTP endpoint is https://mcp.mcpbackend.com/mcp. Compatible clients connect through OAuth, so the configuration does not contain an API key or dashboard token.

Do I need the Agent Skill to use the MCP server?+

No. The MCP server works independently. The optional Agent Skill teaches compatible coding agents a repeatable workflow for schema design, least-privilege access, secret handling, and verification.

Does my application use MCP at runtime?+

No. MCP is the management interface used by your coding agent. The finished application uses the generated REST API and its own scoped credentials at runtime.

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