# MCP Server Template for Cursor IDE

> Use this tool when you need to create custom tools for Cursor IDE, as it provides a simple template for building and deploying Model Context Protocol-based tools via Heroku, Docker, or directly within the IDE. It solves problems of custom tool development and integration, streamlining the process with a deployable template. Ideal for developers seeking to extend Cursor IDE's functionality with custom tools and interfaces.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/chrisboden-mcp-template  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/chrisboden-mcp-template

## Description

A simple template for creating custom tools for Cursor IDE using Model Context Protocol, deployable via Heroku, Docker, or directly within Cursor IDE.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** cloud-infra
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/i5awdn6qjl)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/chrisboden/mcp_template>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "chrisboden-mcp-template"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/chrisboden-mcp-template` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/chrisboden-mcp-template/pull`

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