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How to add JsonPlace MCP to Cursor

Install in Cursor by pointing it at https://jsonplace.com/mcp. Public mode works without any auth header, and you can add your JsonPlace API key later for saved templates and endpoint management.

Start in public mode

~/.cursor/mcp.json or .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jsonplace": {
      "url": "https://jsonplace.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Optional: add account features

~/.cursor/mcp.json or .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jsonplace": {
      "url": "https://jsonplace.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer jpak_your_real_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

When you need the API key

Public mode covers fake JSON, field discovery, one-off endpoint creation, and public response lookup. Add your API key only if you want saved templates and endpoint management.

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Why this setup works

Start with the public snippet. When you want account-scoped tools, add the static Authorization header shown in the upgrade snippet.

  • Remote MCP URL: https://jsonplace.com/mcp
  • Public mode works without an API key.
  • Add the Authorization bearer header only if you want saved templates and endpoint management.

Install steps

  1. Add the hosted JsonPlace MCP server

    Point your MCP client at https://jsonplace.com/mcp. Public mode works without any Authorization header.

  2. Paste the snippet into your client config

    Add JsonPlace as a remote MCP server with no headers for public mode.

  3. Restart the client

    Reload the MCP client so it reconnects with the new JsonPlace API key and makes the tools available.

FAQ

Common questions

Quick answers for the setup details people usually need.

How to add JsonPlace MCP to Cursor

Install in Cursor by using the hosted JsonPlace MCP URL https://jsonplace.com/mcp. You can start without auth for public tools, then add an Authorization bearer header later for saved templates and endpoint management.

Do I need OAuth for Install in Cursor?

No. JsonPlace MCP no longer uses OAuth. Public mode works without login, and account features use a JsonPlace API key.

When do I need to add an API key?

Add your JsonPlace API key when you want saved templates, endpoint listings, updates, or deletes. Public JSON generation and one-off public mock endpoints work without it.