The SiteSkite MCP Connector for Cursor IDE allows you to connect your SiteSkite environment directly with Cursor, enabling AI-assisted WordPress operations inside your development workflow.

With this integration, Cursor becomes more than just an editor. It acts like a command center for your WordPress WebOps, allowing you to manage sites, run actions, and troubleshoot issues without leaving your IDE.

What is Cursor MCP Integration?

Cursor supports MCP (Model Context Protocol), which allows external tools like SiteSkite to plug directly into the AI environment.

By connecting SiteSkite MCP:

• Cursor can access your SiteSkite-managed sites

• You can execute actions using natural language

• You can debug and manage WordPress environments from your IDE

• You reduce context switching between tools

Think of it as WordPress operations meeting developer workflow.

What You Can Do in Cursor with SiteSkite

Once connected, you can use Cursor AI to:

Manage Sites

• List all connected websites

• Check site status and uptime

• Monitor performance

Plugin & Theme Control

• Install or update plugins

• Disable problematic plugins

• Run bulk updates

Backup Operations

• Trigger backups

• Restore backups

• Clone sites from backups

Debug & Troubleshoot

• Investigate downtime

• Identify breaking plugins/themes

• Use Recovery Mode workflows

Reports & Insights

• Generate maintenance summaries

• Analyze site activity and performance

Requirements

Before setting up:

• SiteSkite account must be active

• Your sites must be linked

• You need access to Cursor IDE with MCP support

• Node.js must be installed (for MCP server execution)

Configuration Overview

Cursor uses a local MCP configuration file where you define the SiteSkite MCP server.

You will connect using:

• Local MCP server (Node.js)

• SiteSkite API endpoint

• Authentication token

MCP Configuration (Cursor)

Add the following configuration to your Cursor MCP config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "siteskite": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/Siteskite/MCP/src/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SITESKITE_API_BASE": "https://staging.siteskite.com",
        "SITESKITE_TOKEN": "<paste bearer token from Siteskite session>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration Breakdown

command

Runs the MCP server using Node.js.

"command": "node"

args

Path to the SiteSkite MCP server script.

"/absolute/path/to/Siteskite/MCP/src/index.js"

Replace with your actual local path.

SITESKITE_API_BASE

Defines the API endpoint:

https://staging.siteskite.com

Use production if needed:

https://siteskite.com

SITESKITE_TOKEN

Your authentication token from SiteSkite session.

This is required for secure communication.

How to Get SiteSkite Token

You can obtain the token from your browser session:

1. Log in to SiteSkite

2. Open browser DevTools

3. Go to Application → Cookies

4. Find:

siteskite-auth-token

5. Copy its value and paste it into:

SITESKITE_TOKEN

How to Connect in Cursor

1. Open Cursor IDE

2. Locate MCP configuration file

3. Paste the SiteSkite MCP configuration

4. Save the file

5. Restart Cursor (if required)

6. MCP server will initialize automatically

Once connected, Cursor AI can interact with SiteSkite.

Example Commands in Cursor

You can now prompt Cursor AI like:

• “Show my connected WordPress sites”

• “Check if any plugins need updates”

• “Create a backup for my main site”

• “Why is my site returning 500 error?”

• “Disable recently updated plugins”

• “Generate a report for last 7 days”

Security Considerations

• The token provides access to your SiteSkite account

• Do not share or commit it to public repositories

• Use environment variables securely

• Rotate tokens if compromised

Best Practices

• Use MCP inside Cursor for debugging and operations

• Keep staging and production environments separate

• Combine with Sandbox & Blueprints for safe testing

• Avoid running destructive commands without confirmation

Troubleshooting

MCP Not Starting

• Check Node.js is installed

• Verify file path is correct

Authentication Errors

• Re-check SITESKITE_TOKEN

• Ensure token is active

API Connection Issues

• Verify SITESKITE_API_BASE

• Check network/firewall

Summary

The SiteSkite MCP Connector for Cursor IDE brings WordPress management directly into your development environment. It enables developers to manage, debug, and operate websites using AI inside Cursor, eliminating the need to switch between dashboards.

This is a key step toward developer-first WebOps for WordPress, where your IDE becomes your control panel. 🚀