Connect RocketReach to Cursor
Bring RocketReach's people and company data into Cursor by installing the RocketReach MCP server and approving access.
Requirements
- A RocketReach account (free or paid plan)
Steps to Connect
1. Install the RocketReach MCP server
Click the one-click install link:
Or add it manually by putting this in ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"rocketreach": {
"url": "https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp"
}
}
}2. Sign in and approve access
The first time you use RocketReach, sign in to your RocketReach account in the browser and approve access.
Edited
mcp.jsonby hand? Restart Cursor so it picks up the new server. If you used the install link, no restart is needed.
3. Test the connection
Ask Cursor:
What RocketReach tools do you have?
If Cursor lists the RocketReach tools, you're all set.
Example Prompts
Try these once you're connected:
- Find 5 decision-makers at [company] and add them to
leads.csv. - Write a script that enriches
companies.csvwith industry and employee count from RocketReach. - Show which fields a RocketReach person lookup returns so I can design my CRM schema.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Server shows as not connected | Open Cursor's MCP settings and check that the URL is exactly https://mcp.rocketreach.co/mcp. |
Tools don't appear after editing mcp.json | Restart Cursor. |
| Sign-in loops or approval fails | Allow pop-ups and sign in with your RocketReach account. |
| Install link does nothing | Add the server to ~/.cursor/mcp.json instead, as shown in step 1. |
For specific error messages, see the MCP Errors reference.
