How do I install the prompt engineer mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Prompt Engineer MCP Server

A server for the prompt engineer MCP

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Prompt Engineer MCP Server?

A server for the prompt engineer MCP

What the server does

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a tool to rewrite coding prompts for optimal results with Cursor AI and other AI IDEs, using Claude by Anthropic.

Intelligent Prompt Engineering — Uses Claude 3 Sonnet to rewrite prompts for optimal results
Language-Aware — Customizes prompts based on target programming language
Easy Integration — Works seamlessly with Cursor and other AI IDEs
Low Temperature Setting — Uses 0.2 temperature for consistent, structured output

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Prompt Engineer MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cursor-prompt-engineer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cursor-prompt-engineer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Prompt Engineer to Parameters.”

Frequently asked questions

A server for the prompt engineer MCP Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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