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The right surface: MCP configuration

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

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Done means you can set up 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. without leaking credentials or over-approving tools.

RULES, SKILLS AND MCP
Actual Cursor product screenshot showing the Customize marketplace with plugins, skills, MCPs and hooks search.

Durable workflows live in scoped rules, skills, hooks and approved MCP tools.