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Cursor + Nitrosend MCP

Connect Nitrosend to Cursor and manage your email marketing directly from your editor. Compose emails, build automation flows, send campaigns, and check analytics — all through conversation.

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Setup

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One-click install

Install Nitrosend in Cursor Cursor will open a Nitrosend sign-in window. Log in or create a free account — no API key needed.

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Manual install

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nitrosend": {
      "url": "https://api.nitrosend.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Restart Cursor. On first use, Cursor will prompt you to sign in via OAuth.

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Verify the connection

Open Cursor Chat and ask: 
What's my Nitrosend account status?

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Example workflows

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Compose a campaign

Create a campaign called "April Newsletter" using my brand theme.
Target the active subscribers segment and schedule it for Tuesday at 10am.

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Build an automation flow

Build a cart abandonment flow: email at 1 hour, 24 hours, then 72 hours
with a 10% discount code.

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Check performance

Show me insights for my last 3 campaigns. How are they tracking against benchmarks?

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Send a transactional email

Send a password reset email to user@example.com using the reset template

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MCP tools available (20)

ToolDescription
nitro_get_statusAccount health and onboarding state
nitro_set_brandBrand identity from URL or manual fields
nitro_manage_domainsAdd and verify sending domains
nitro_configure_accountSender defaults and test recipients
nitro_compose_emailCreate, update, or clone email templates
nitro_compose_campaignCreate email or SMS campaigns
nitro_compose_flowBuild automation flows
nitro_control_deliveryApprove, schedule, pause, or cancel delivery
nitro_review_and_testReview email content and send test emails
nitro_send_messageSend transactional email or SMS immediately
nitro_manage_audienceCreate contacts, manage lists, tags, events
nitro_import_contactsBulk import contact records
nitro_define_segmentBuild segments with filters and preview
nitro_search_contactsFind contacts by email, name, or phone
nitro_queryQuery campaigns, flows, templates, segments
nitro_get_insightsAnalytics with trends and benchmarks
nitro_manage_billingPlan status and upgrades
nitro_configure_providersBYO email provider (Mailgun, SES)
nitro_set_memoryPersistent AI memory across sessions
nitro_request_supportSubmit a support request

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Troubleshooting

Remove and re-add the server by deleting the nitrosend entry from ~/.cursor/mcp.json, saving, then adding it back. Restart Cursor.
Make sure you restarted Cursor after editing mcp.json. Check that api.nitrosend.com is reachable: curl -I https://api.nitrosend.com/mcp
No API key or local dependencies required. Authentication is handled via OAuth sign-in when you first connect.