# Cursor

## Cursor

Connect Block Scholes to Cursor for AI-powered crypto derivatives analysis directly within your development environment. Cursor's Agent mode allows you to query data, run backtests, and generate visualisations using natural language.

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**Cursor Pro** (or higher) is required for reliable use of Agent features and MCP tool-calling.
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### Step 1: Sign up for a Block Scholes account

Sign up for an account with Block Scholes at [Block Scholes Console](https://console.blockscholes.com/products/strategy-backtest).

### Step 2: Install Cursor

Download and install Cursor from [cursor.com/download](https://cursor.com/download). Launch the application and sign in or create an account.

### Step 3: Open a Project

1. Click **Open project**
2. Create or open a folder (e.g. `Block Scholes MCP`)

A dedicated project folder keeps your queries, outputs, and any generated files organised.

### Step 4: Add the MCP Server

The quickest way to add Block Scholes is via the Cursor deep link — click the badge below to install directly:

[![Install MCP Server in Cursor](https://cursor.com/deeplink/mcp-install-dark.svg)](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=Block%20Scholes\&config=eyJ0eXBlIjoic3NlIiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9tY3AuYmxvY2tzY2hvbGVzLmNvbS9tY3AifQ==)

This will add the Block Scholes MCP server to your Cursor configuration automatically.

#### Manual Setup

If you prefer to configure manually:

1. Click the **settings cog** in the top-right corner
2. Navigate to **Cursor Settings**
3. Select **Tools & MCP** from the left-hand menu
4. Add a new MCP server with the following JSON configuration:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Block Scholes": {
      "url": "https://mcp.blockscholes.com/mcp",
      "headers": {}
    }
  }
}
```

5. Save the file and return to the **Cursor Settings** tab

You should see **Block Scholes** listed under Installed MCP Servers.

### Step 5: Authenticate

Click **Connect** next to the Block Scholes server entry. A login window will appear — sign in with your Block Scholes account.

### Step 6: Start an Agent Chat

1. Click the **Toggle AI Pane** button (next to the settings cog) to open the chat interface
2. Select **Agent** mode
3. Choose **Opus 4.5** and above as the model for best results. Similarly, Cursor's Composer 2 is good for general use and does not consume as many tokens from your plan.

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Use Opus 4.5 or above, or Composer 1.5 or above, only with our MCP Server.
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### Step 7: Create the Block Scholes skill (Optional)

To keep outputs focused and consistent, create the shared [Block Scholes Skill](https://docs.blockscholes.com/mcp/block-scholes-skill).

That page includes the exact skill content and the Cursor-specific `/create-skill` flow.

### Verify the Connection

Test with a simple query in Agent mode:

> What is the current BTC 30-day implied volatility at the 25-delta level?

If the agent calls the Block Scholes `data_retrieval` tool and returns a result, the connection is working.