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The right surface: Docs and MCP context

Make the call on "When should you reach for Docs and MCP context?" Name the clue that decides it.

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Done means you can decide whether to attach docs, use an MCPModel Context Protocol. A standard that lets an AI agent pull in context from outside the repo, like Jira tickets or internal docs. Press Enter for the full definition. tool or ask Cursor to search.

CONTEXT SHELF
Actual Cursor product screenshot showing the composer with a marketplace skill picker and context suggestions.

Better answers come from smaller, explicit context: files, docs, terminal output and evidence.