> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.prestd.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.prestd.com/ai/prest-cursor.md).

# pREST for Cursor plugin

**pREST for Cursor** ([prest/prest-cursor](https://github.com/prest/prest-cursor)) is a Cursor **plugin**: rules, skills, and examples that help the agent work with pREST. It is **not** the MCP binary.

| Component        | What it is                                                                                      |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **`prest-mcp`**  | Stdio adapter that talks to `/_mcp` — see [Install pREST MCP Adapter](/ai/install-prest-mcp.md) |
| **prest-cursor** | Cursor marketplace plugin (rules/skills) that guides setup and workflows                        |

Use both together: install the adapter for live MCP tools, and the plugin for Cursor-native guidance.

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## What the plugin provides

* Rules for configuring and using pREST MCP safely
* Skills for common setup steps (including MCP)
* Examples such as a [read-only Postgres role](/ai/read-only-postgres.md) for AI access

Repository: <https://github.com/prest/prest-cursor>

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## Install

Follow the install instructions in the [prest-cursor README](https://github.com/prest/prest-cursor). Typical options:

* Install from the Cursor plugin / marketplace listing when available
* Or clone / link the plugin locally for development

After install, still configure MCP separately — the plugin does not replace `prest-mcp`:

1. Run pREST **v2.1.0+** with `/_mcp`
2. Install [`prest-mcp`](/ai/install-prest-mcp.md) (`brew install prest/tap/prest-mcp`)
3. Add `.cursor/mcp.json` as in [Use with Cursor](/ai/cursor.md)

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## MCP vs plugin checklist

| Task                                              | Use                                                      |
| ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Agent calls `prest.list_databases` / select tools | MCP via `prest-mcp` → `/_mcp`                            |
| Agent follows pREST-specific rules and skills     | prest-cursor plugin                                      |
| Least-privilege DB access                         | [Read-only PostgreSQL for AI](/ai/read-only-postgres.md) |

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## Next steps

* [Use with Cursor](/ai/cursor.md)
* [MCP Overview](/ai/mcp-overview.md)
* [PostgreSQL to AI agent](/postgres-to-ai-agent.md)

## Related documentation

* [AI and MCP landing](/ai.md)
* [pREST for OpenClaw plugin](/ai/prest-openclaw.md) — sibling plugin for OpenClaw
* [Install pREST MCP Adapter](/ai/install-prest-mcp.md)
* [MCP over HTTP](/get-started/mcp-over-http.md)