Connect Zoho Notebook MCP with Cursor
Overview
Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that supports MCP, allowing you to connect external tools directly into your coding workflow. By adding Zoho Notebook as an MCP server in Cursor, you can create notes, search your knowledge base, and log ideas without leaving your editor.
This is especially useful for developers who want to capture code snippets, meeting notes, or task updates directly into Zoho Notebook while they work.
Info: Cursor supports MCP through its settings panel and a JSON configuration file. Both methods are covered in this guide.
Before You Begin
• Cursor desktop app must be installed on your system. Download it from cursor.com/download if you have not already.
• Your Zoho Notebook MCP server must be configured.
• You need your MCP URL and JSON code snippet from the Zoho MCP Server Console.
Method 1 — Automatic Configuration
Step 1 — Launch from the MCP Console
- Log in to the Zoho MCP Console and navigate to Connect > MCP Clients > Cursor tab.
- Click the Add to Cursor button under the Steps to Automatic Configuration section.
- Click Open Cursor in the pop-up window that appears.
Step 2 — Install and Authorise
- The Cursor app opens automatically. Select Install under Tools > Install MCP Server? section.
- Click Connect against your configured Zoho Notebook MCP server to complete the authentication.
- You will be directed to the Zoho MCP authorization screen on your local host. Click Allow.
- On the MCP authentication page, select the checkbox to grant the required permissions, click Accept, and then click Allow when prompted again.
Success: Your configured Zoho Notebook MCP server is now enabled in Cursor along with the added tools.
Method 2 — Manual Configuration
If you prefer to configure Cursor using a file, follow the steps below to add the MCP server directly through Cursor's settings.
Step 1 — Open Cursor Settings
- Open the Cursor desktop application and navigate to Settings.
- Select Tools & MCP from the left pane and click New MCP Server / Add Custom MCP.
Step 2 — Add the JSON Configuration
- Log in to the Zoho MCP Server Console and navigate to Connect > MCP Clients > Cursor tab.
- Copy the JSON configuration code snippet from the Steps to Configuration section.
Info: Make sure you copy the complete JSON snippet exactly as shown in the Zoho MCP console. Partial or modified snippets may cause the connection to fail.
- Paste the copied code snippet into the mcp.json file in Cursor settings and click Save.
Step 3 — Authorise the Connection
- You will be directed to the Zoho MCP authorization screen on your local host. Click Allow.
- On the MCP authentication page, select the checkbox to grant the required permissions, click Accept, and then click Allowwhen prompted again.Success: Your configured Zoho Notebook MCP server is now enabled in Cursor along with the added tools.
Tip: Use the correct domain for your data centre: .com for US, .eu for EU, and .in for India. Your copied snippet from the Zoho MCP console will already have the correct URL.
Testing the Connection
In Cursor's chat panel (Agent mode), type:
- List all notebooks in my Zoho Notebook account.
If Cursor returns your notebook list, the connection is working. You are ready to use Zoho Notebook from within your editor.
Practical Uses for Developers
- Save code snippets directly as notes in Zoho Notebook from inside Cursor.
- Log bugs, ideas, or decisions into a Notebook as you work.
- Search your Notebook for past notes on a library, API, or project.
- Create structured meeting notes from a transcript without leaving your editor.
- Tag and organize notes by project or sprint.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
Zoho Notebook not appearing in Cursor tools | Ensure you are in Agent mode (not standard chat). MCP tools only appear in Agent mode. |
Authorization window does not open | Check that your browser is not blocking popups from Cursor. |
mcp.json changes not taking effect | Make sure you fully restarted Cursor after saving the file. |
Connection error with the MCP URL | Verify the URL matches your data centre: .com (US), .eu (EU), .in (India). |
Add to Cursor button does not open the app | Ensure Cursor is installed and try opening the MCP URL manually from the console. |
Need Further Assistance?
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out to us at support@zohonotebook.com, we're happy to assist you.
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