> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.balkan.id/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.balkan.id/balkanid-mcp/installation-and-setup/cursor.md).

# Cursor

Connect [Cursor](https://cursor.com/docs/context/mcp) to BalkanID MCP.

**OAuth is preferred.** API keys remain available for Read-only or static-token setups.

### One-click (OAuth — recommended)

1. Open <https://mcp.balkanid.app>, sign in, and confirm the correct **tenant**.
2. In **OAuth Connectors**, click **Connect to Cursor**.
3. Approve the Cursor deeplink install when prompted.
4. Complete BalkanID sign-in and consent.
5. Confirm the BalkanID MCP server is enabled in [Cursor's MCP settings](https://cursor.com/help/customization/mcp).

{% hint style="info" %}
OAuth currently requires **both Read and Write** scopes. See Authentication and Permissions.
{% endhint %}

### Manual configuration (OAuth fallback)

If the deeplink fails, add an HTTP MCP server in [Cursor's `mcp.json`](https://cursor.com/docs/context/mcp) with:

```json
{
  "BalkanID MCP Server": {
    "url": "https://mcp.balkanid.app/server/mcp",
    "type": "http"
  }
}
```

Then complete OAuth when Cursor prompts you to authenticate.

### One-click (API key)

1. Create an API key in the MCP UI.
2. Open **Connect → Connect to Cursor** for that key.
3. Follow the one-click install (includes the Bearer header).

### Manual configuration (API key fallback)

```json
{
  "BalkanID MCP Server": {
    "url": "https://mcp.balkanid.app/server/mcp",
    "type": "http",
    "headers": {
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKEN_HERE"
    }
  }
}
```

Replace `YOUR_TOKEN_HERE` with the token from the MCP UI. Use a Read-only key when you only need discovery tools.

### Verify

Ask Cursor: “Call whoami on BalkanID MCP.” You should see your email and tenant ID.

### Official documentation

Cursor documentation for MCP servers:

* [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://cursor.com/docs/context/mcp) — Cursor Docs
* [How to install an MCP server](https://cursor.com/help/customization/mcp) — Cursor Help


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