Cursor

Use HiveClaw tools directly inside Cursor IDE to manage projects, check agent status, and interact with Archie — all without leaving your editor.

Step 1: Get Your API Key

Create an API key from the HiveProtocol dashboard. The MCP Assistant preset works well for editor integration.

Step 2: Configure Cursor

Open Cursor's MCP settings. You can do this via:

• Open Settings (Cmd+, / Ctrl+,)
• Search for "MCP"
• Click "Edit in settings.json" or add a server manually

Add the HiveClaw server to your Cursor MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hiveclaw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@hiveclaw/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "HIVECLAW_API_KEY": "hc_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 3: Restart Cursor

Restart Cursor to pick up the new MCP configuration. The HiveClaw tools will be available in Cursor's AI chat.

Step 4: Use HiveClaw in Cursor

Open Cursor's AI chat and try commands like:

Recommended Workflow

With HiveClaw tools in Cursor, you can create a seamless development workflow:

1. Check project status and pending items without switching windows
2. Ask agents about implementation details while writing code
3. Use Archie to coordinate approvals and deliverable reviews
4. Monitor budget and usage directly from your editor

Troubleshooting

Tools not available in chat

• Check that the MCP configuration is in the correct format
• Ensure npx is available in your system PATH
• Try running npx @hiveclaw/mcp-server in your terminal to verify it works
• Fully restart Cursor (not just reload the window)

Connection timeouts

• The first run may take a moment while npm downloads the package
• If timeouts persist, install the package globally: npm i -g @hiveclaw/mcp-server
• Then update the config to use "command": "hiveclaw-mcp" with empty args