Cursor configuration
Defense intelligence inside Cursor.
Analysts and product teams building on defense data can wire Defense Signals™ into Cursor with a short MCP configuration entry. Query the archive, pull citations, and scan opportunities without switching context.
MCP endpoint
https://www.defensesignals.com/mcp
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Setup
Connect Cursor in under a minute.
- 01Open your Cursor MCP configuration file.
- 02Add a server entry with type "http" and the Defense Signals endpoint.
- 03Save the file and reload the Cursor window.
- 04Complete the browser sign-in when prompted.
- 05Reference @defense-signals in chat to use the tools.
Configuration snippet
{
"mcpServers": {
"defense-signals": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.defensesignals.com/mcp"
}
}
}What it unlocks
How executives use Cursor with Defense Signals.
Morning defense brief
Ask for the week's most consequential Defense Signals stories on a program, agency, or supplier and get a sourced synthesis in seconds.
Contract pipeline scan
Pull tracked federal contract and grant opportunities from Opportunity Watch™ and filter by agency, deadline, or keyword inside the chat.
Capture and proposal support
Retrieve the full text of any published signal for citation in capture memos, market assessments, and proposal narratives.
Personal research desk
Save signals to your reading list from the conversation, then have your assistant summarize everything you saved this month.
Questions
Cursor integration FAQ
Where does the configuration file live?
Cursor reads MCP servers from its MCP settings panel or the project-level MCP config file. Either location accepts the HTTP server entry shown above.
Can my whole team use one entry?
Yes. Commit the server entry to your project configuration; each teammate authorizes with their own Defense Signals account on first use.
Does it work in other MCP-compatible editors?
Yes. The same HTTP server entry works in GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, and any client that supports remote MCP servers.
Membership
Create a free account to connect Cursor. Paid members unlock the full archive, Opportunity Watch™, and premium library resources through the same tools.