Cursor Integration

Post to Twitter
from Cursor IDE

Ship code and tweet about it — from the same window. OpenTweet's MCP server connects Cursor to Twitter.

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What Cursor Can Do with Twitter

Full Twitter management inside your IDE. Code, then announce — without switching windows.

Create Tweets

AI agents can compose and post tweets using natural language. No API calls to write manually.

Schedule Posts

Schedule tweets for specific times or let the AI pick optimal posting windows.

Thread Creation

Create multi-tweet threads from a single prompt. AI handles splitting and formatting.

Draft Management

Save drafts, review queued posts, and manage your content pipeline from AI.

Analytics Access

Query your posting analytics, best times, and engagement data through the AI agent.

Full Automation

Build autonomous posting workflows where AI agents manage your entire Twitter presence.

How It Works

1

Add MCP Config to Cursor

Add the OpenTweet MCP server configuration to your ~/.cursor/mcp.json file. Cursor loads it automatically.

2

Enter Your API Key

Add your OpenTweet API key to the configuration. Get one from your OpenTweet dashboard in seconds.

3

Ship and Tweet

Finish coding a feature, then ask Cursor's AI to tweet about it. Draft, schedule, and post — all in one flow.

// ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opentweet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@opentweet/mcp-server"],
      "env": { "OPENTWEET_API_KEY": "ot_your_key" }
    }
  }
}

Perfect For

Build in Public Developers

Ship a feature in Cursor, then ask the AI to tweet about it. Your coding and content workflow in one place.

Open Source Maintainers

Announce new releases directly from your IDE. Let Cursor's AI read your changelog and craft the tweet.

Indie Hackers

Code your SaaS, then tweet your progress. No context switching, no copy-pasting between apps.

Dev Tool Creators

Every new feature ships with a tweet. Cursor reads your code changes and writes developer-friendly announcements.

Technical Founders

Stay active on Twitter without leaving your development environment. Schedule a week of content between coding sessions.

Developer Advocates

Create technical threads, share code snippets, and engage with the dev community — all from Cursor.

Integration Features

Create and publish tweets
Schedule posts for later
Create multi-tweet threads
Manage drafts and queue
Access posting analytics
Upload media attachments
Batch scheduling support
Full API access via MCP

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add MCP tools to Cursor?

Add the MCP server config to ~/.cursor/mcp.json. Cursor will automatically discover and load the OpenTweet tools on next launch.

Can I tweet about code changes directly from Cursor?

Yes. You can ask Cursor's AI to read your recent git diff or changelog and draft a tweet announcing the changes. Ship and share in one workflow.

Does the MCP server work with Cursor's agent mode?

Yes. The OpenTweet MCP server works with Cursor's Composer agent mode. The AI can create, schedule, and manage tweets as part of multi-step workflows.

Is my Twitter data safe in Cursor?

OpenTweet's MCP server communicates through your API key. No Twitter credentials are stored in Cursor. You can revoke access anytime from your OpenTweet dashboard.

Learn more about the MCP server and other integrations.

Code and Tweet in One Window

Add the MCP config. Start tweeting from Cursor in minutes.