> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aris247.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cursor Setup

> Configure ARIS MCP in Cursor for AI-powered real estate tools.

## Automatic setup

The fastest way — the CLI configures it for you:

```bash theme={null}
export ARIS_API_KEY=aris_yourkey
npx @aris/cli init
# When prompted "Set up ARIS MCP for Cursor?", press Y
```

## Manual setup

Add to `.cursor/mcp.json` in your project (or `~/.cursor/mcp.json` for all projects):

```json .cursor/mcp.json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aris": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@aris/mcp", "--key", "aris_yourkey"]
    }
  }
}
```

## Using it

Once configured, the ARIS tools are available in Cursor Agent mode. Try:

* *"Search for 3-bedroom homes under \$400k in Denver"*
* *"Calculate the mortgage on a \$500k home with 10% down"*
* *"What are the schools like in Plano, TX?"*
* *"Ask ARIS about the buying process for first-time homebuyers"*

Cursor will automatically call the appropriate ARIS tool and include the results.

## Environment variable alternative

```json .cursor/mcp.json theme={null}
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aris": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@aris/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ARIS_API_KEY": "aris_yourkey"
      }
    }
  }
}
```