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Manage Buffer from your code editor

Use the Buffer MCP server within Cursor to manage social media content directly from your AI-powered code editor. Schedule posts, check your queue, and draft content - all without leaving your IDE.

Connect Buffer to Cursor using OAuth. No API key needed.

Setup

1

Open Cursor settings

Go to Preferences → Cursor Settings → Tools & MCPs.

2

Add the Buffer MCP server

Click "New MCP Server" and add the following configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buffer": {
      "url": "https://mcp.buffer.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
3

Connect and approve access

Click "Connect".

Note: A Buffer sign-in window may open if you're not already logged in. Approve access to complete the connection.

Try It Out

Copy any of these example prompts to get started with Cursor:

List all my connected Buffer channels
Draft a Buffer post announcing the new feature I just committed and schedule it for tomorrow morning
Show me all my draft posts in Buffer so I can review what's pending