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Requires Node.js 18+ — check with node -v
1
Open MCP settings
Cmd+Shift+J (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+J (Windows/Linux) → scroll to MCP section → click + Add new MCP server.
2
Fill in the server details
Enter these three fields exactly:
MCP Server Config 
Name:     Modernity
Type:     command
Command:  npx -y modernity-mcp --key=YOUR_API_KEY
3
Save — the green dot confirms it's connected
A green dot appears next to "Modernity" in MCP settings. You're done! Ask Cursor something like "query latest AI news via Modernity" to try it.
Alternative: paste JSON directly into .cursor/mcp.json in any project:
.cursor/mcp.json 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modernity": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "modernity-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MODERNITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
1
Open your Claude config file
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Create the file if it doesn't exist yet.
2
Paste the Modernity MCP config
Add this inside the mcpServers object. If the file is empty, paste the whole block:
claude_desktop_config.json 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modernity": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "modernity-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "MODERNITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
3
Restart Claude Desktop
A hammer icon appears in the chat input area. Click it to see "modernity" listed as a connected server. You're all set!
1
Run the test command in your terminal
This verifies Node.js, the npm package, and your API key all work:
Terminal 
npx -y modernity-mcp --key=YOUR_API_KEY --test
2
Check the output
Success! API is online and your key is valid.
If you see this message, everything is working. Go back to the Cursor or Claude tab to finish setup.
Something went wrong?
command not found: npx Install Node.js 18+ from nodejs.org
MODERNITY_API_KEY is required Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key from above
Your API key is invalid Regenerate your key on the dashboard
Rate limit exceeded Wait a moment and try again, or check your usage
Green dot not showing in Cursor Toggle the MCP server off/on, or restart Cursor