Get Your API Key

You need an API key to integrate Buffer with Cursor.

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Your key is shared with the API Explorer and will prefill the configuration steps below.

2

Install Node.js (one-time setup)

This integration requires Node.js 18 or higher. Download Node.js

3

Open Cursor Settings

Open Cursor and go to Settings. You can use the keyboard shortcut Cmd+Shift+J (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+J (Windows/Linux).

4

Navigate to MCP

Click on the "MCP" tab in the settings sidebar.

5

Add Buffer MCP Server

Click "Add new global MCP server" and add the following configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Buffer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.buffer.com/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

6

Verify Connection

After saving, you should see a green indicator next to "Buffer" in the MCP settings confirming the server is connected.