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PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

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About PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

PubNub MCP Model Context Protocol Server for use in Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code and OpenAI Codex and more!

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Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubnub-mcp-server-stephenlb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pubnub/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE?

The PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE is a CLI-based MCP server that exposes PubNub SDK documentation and PubNub Functions resources to LLM-powered tools, enabling prompt-driven access to PubNub capabilities.

How to use PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE?

Install via npx -y @pubnub/mcp (requires Node.js >= 18). Configure in Cursor IDE by adding a mcp.json entry with command: "npx", args: ["-y", "@pubnub/mcp"], and optional PubNub keys as environment variables. Invoke resources like pubnub://docs/javascript or tools like publish_pubnub_message from the chat interface.

Key features of PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

  • Fetches formatted PubNub JavaScript, Python, and Java SDK documentation
  • Accesses PubNub Functions documentation from a static Markdown file
  • Publishes messages to PubNub channels
  • Lists available PubNub Functions
  • Retrieves message history and presence information
  • Works with Cursor IDE, Claude Code, and Claude Desktop

Use cases of PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

  • Query PubNub SDK docs directly from an LLM chat (e.g., "Show me JavaScript SDK docs for subscribe()")
  • Publish messages to PubNub channels using natural language prompts
  • List available PubNub Functions resources
  • Fetch Python or Java SDK documentation for specific methods

FAQ from PubNub Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Cursor IDE

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js >= 18 and npm are required.

Do I need a PubNub account and API keys?

A PubNub account and API keys are optional for live actions like publishing messages; the server can still serve static documentation without them.

How do I configure the server in Cursor IDE?

Add a mcp.json entry (global at ~/.cursor/mcp.json or project-level .cursor/mcp.json) with the command npx, args ["-y", "@pubnub/mcp"], and optionally set environment variables for PUBNUB_SUBSCRIBE_KEY and PUBNUB_PUBLISH_KEY.

What transport protocol does the server use?

The server communicates over STDIN/STDOUT using JSON-RPC v2.0.

What documentation resources are available?

Resources include PubNub JavaScript, Python, and Java SDK docs, plus a static Markdown file for PubNub Functions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js >= 18 and npm are required.

Do I need a PubNub account and API keys?

A PubNub account and API keys are optional for live actions like publishing messages; the server can still serve static documentation without them.

How do I configure the server in Cursor IDE?

Add a `mcp.json` entry (global at `~/.cursor/mcp.json` or project-level `.cursor/mcp.json`) with the command `npx`, args `["-y", "@pubnub/mcp"]`, and optionally set environment variables for `PUBNUB_SUBSCRIBE_KEY` and `PUBNUB_PUBLISH_KEY`.

What transport protocol does the server use?

The server communicates over STDIN/STDOUT using JSON-RPC v2.0.

What documentation resources are available?

Resources include PubNub JavaScript, Python, and Java SDK docs, plus a static Markdown file for PubNub Functions.

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