How to Use BetterBugs MCP with Cursor for AI Debugging: Easy Steps (2026)

Nishil Patel

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated Apr 8, 2026

Check out the steps to integrate BetterBugs MCP with Cursor in this article. We’ve also covered practical steps to use BetterBugs MCP on Cursor using BetterBugs report link which enables you to share complete context and technical details of the issue for AI Debugging sessions.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. What is BetterBugs MCP?
  3. How BetterBugs MCP can help in AI Debugging Sessions: With Example Use Cases
  4. How to Use BetterBugs MCP with Cursor? Step-by-Step
  5. FAQs

Introduction

In this article, we’ve covered the practical steps to integrate BetterBugs MCP with Cursor. We’ve also included a step-by-step breakdown of how to use BetterBugs MCP + Cursor for AI debugging sessions saving you hours of manual debugging efforts or prompt engineering while you try to debug and fix code in your application.

What is BetterBugs MCP?

BetterBugs MCP (Model Context Protocol) enables you to share BetterBugs bug reports into any AI-enabled development environment that supports MCP clients including tools like Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop, and Windsurf.

After setting up BetterBugs with your preferred MCP client (this article covers Cursor), debugging becomes simple: just drop the bug report link into your prompt along with the relevant context.

From there, the AI agent automatically pulls in the full report package (through tool calling from BetterBugs MCP), complete with screenshots, console logs, network activity, event traces, summaries, and step-by-step reproduction details.

The payoff is immediate: faster identification of root causes, suggested fixes, and structured debugging guidance. Simply put, it's AI debugging on steroids.

For you as a developer, this means sharing complete context and information through BetterBugs MCP to an AI agent for debugging combined with your own expertise to resolve issues more quickly and with greater accuracy.

How BetterBugs MCP can help in AI Debugging Sessions: With Example Use Cases

Traditional AI debugging can be pretty slow where you need to copy code snippets, screenshots, and logs from different places, pasting them into AI prompts. This means going through 10 or more rounds of questions as the AI asks for missing details. And this turns quick fixes into hours of wasted time.

BetterBugs MCP fixes this by providing the complete context (through full bug reports) straight to AI agents with one report link. The AI can ingest the accurate information (through BetterBugs MCP tool calling) of the issue and provides a possible root cause analysis (RCA), code fixes, tests, and next steps in minutes. And the debug rounds drop by 75-96%, accuracy improves, and sessions go from long to short.

Let’s look at some of the example use cases where BetterBugs MCP can help.

Example Use Cases of BetterBugs MCP

  • Debugging Frontend issues— When a user clicks a button and the app crashes, using BetterBugs MCP, you can share the exact repro steps, console errors, and DOM state at crash time through the bug report link. AI can then spot state bugs or event handler issues right away, suggesting a targeted fix.
  • Troubleshooting API Errors— If an endpoint returns 500 errors unexpectedly, BetterBugs MCP enables AI agents to access full request/response payloads, headers, and logs. This enables them to identify mismatched data formats or auth token problems, recommending precise API call changes.
  • Pinpointing Performance Issues— When a user reports pages loading slowly, BetterBugs bug reports (though MCP connection) can provide performance timelines, resource waterfalls, and memory usage data. AI can then detect oversized JS bundles, slow API calls, or memory leaks causing the delays, suggesting targeted optimizations.
  • RCA for Auth Failures — When you get logged out mid-session or can't log in, the bug link gives AI agents access to token flows, session storage, and error logs. This lets you diagnose expired JWTs, CORS issues, or OAuth redirect problems with clear resolution steps.
  • Resolving Integration Bugs— When you find a location or chat services or any other integration flows failing silently, bundled API requests/responses and error traces (accessed through logs from BetterBugs MCP) enable AI to recommend updates, missing headers, or retry logic based on the exact failure pattern.

How to Use BetterBugs MCP with Cursor? Step-by-Step

STEP 1: BetterBugs.io Installation and Setup

  1. Kick things off by installing the BetterBugs Free Chrome Extension.
  2. Then create a BetterBugs.io account using your email, gmail or GitHub account. This enables you to manage all your bug reports (to be shared with Cursor as report links in the later steps) from a central hub.
  3. Pin the extension for quick access.

STEP 2: Creating a bug report using BetterBugs.io

Once you’re good with the setup, create a visual bug report using BetterBugs.io that packs in the visual proof, devtool logs, page navigation steps, and other info. After creating the report, you can put the report link directly to Cursor for AI debugging steps.

Here’s how to create a bug report using BetterBugs.io:

  1. Open the web page you’re facing issues on.
  2. Open BetterBugs extension and select “Capture Screenshot”. Crop the region that shows the issue. Or you can use other options for screenshot or screen recording too.
  3. Next, annotate to highlight the issue if required.
  4. Select BetterBugs Workspace and Project from the two dropdowns at the left region of your report screen. (This is where your bug report saves once you create a session)
  5. Add details manually in the description area. Alternatively, enable the “AI” button below the description area to auto generate the Bug Title, Summary, and the steps to reproduce.
  6. Hit “Create Session” to create a bug report.

Okay! Your report session is ready with the complete context, auto-captured devtool logs, and other info.

STEP 3: Integrate BetterBugs MCP with Cursor: Quick Steps

OPTION 1: Integrate BetterBugs MCP with Cursor automatically

To connect BetterBugs MCP with Cursor instantly, you can use the link: Add to Cursor

OPTION 2: Manual Integration Steps

Here’s how to integrate BetterBugs MCP with Cursor:

  1. Open Cursor and press CTRL/CMD + P
  2. Search: >View: Open MCP Settings
  3. In the “Tools and MCP” option from the left navigation panel and click “Add Custom MCP”
  4. Paste the following code in the mcp.json file:
    {
    "mcpServers": {
      "BetterBugs": {
        "url": "https://mcp.betterbugs.io/mcp"
      }
    }
}
  5. Save the file and open the “Cursor Settings” tab.
  6. From the “BetterBugs” option (should be available under “Installed MCP Servers”), hit “Connect”.
  7. In the Cursor dialog box, hit “Open”.
  8. Finally, hit “Authorize” for successful authorization.

Okay! You’re all set with the MCP config on Cursor. It's as easy as that!

STEP 4: Using BetterBugs Report Link in Cursor for Debugging the Issue

Finally, here’s how to use BetterBugs report link through MCP for AI Debugging in Cursor:

PREREQUISITE: Make sure you have the BetterBugs report link handy.

  1. Open your app folder in Cursor.
  2. Open Agent Mode Chat interface from the top right.
  3. Enter your prompt along with the BetterBugs report link and hit Return.

Here’s the prompt that you can use:

“Hey Cursor, help me debug this issue : https://app.betterbugs.io/session/697ad9361cf4fc8a593281b3”

Cursor will then prompt you to run BetterBugs MCP (for tool calling) for debugging. Select “Run Everything” from the dropdown and hit “Run” to continue.

  1. Cursor then runs the required tools from BetterBugs to help debug and fix the issue:

  2. Once fixed, you can validate the fix and apply changes to your code. Or, you continue with Cursor to carry on debugging.

Resolve Bugs Like a Pro on Cursor with BetterBugs MCP

FAQs

What is MCP?

What tools does BetterBugs MCP expose?

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?
If BetterBugs doesn't appear or connect in Cursor, start by double-checking the mcp.json syntax and URL (https://mcp.betterbugs.io/mcp) for typos, then fully restart Cursor to reload settings. Next, navigate to Cursor Settings > Tools & MCP > Installed MCP Servers to confirm BetterBugs shows as "connected" with all 7 tools enabled — if not, click "Connect" again and complete authorization (it uses OAuth for secure access). Common fixes include clearing Cursor cache, disabling VPNs/firewalls temporarily, or ensuring no ad-blockers interfere with the MCP endpoint. For persistent issues, check Cursor's developer console (CMD/CTRL + Shift + P > "Developer: Toggle Developer Tools") for error logs related to MCP.

Can I use MCP with VS Code or other tools?