Cursor

This guide details how to add Instant Domain Search's MCP to the Cursor IDE.

Requirements

The Instant Domain Search MCP is free to use. You'll need Cursor installed on your machine with MCP support enabled.

How It Works

The Instant Domain Search MCP connects Cursor directly to our real-time domain APIs, the same infrastructure that powers instantdomainsearch.com.

The MCP exposes three powerful tools to Cursor:

  1. search_domains — Check bulk availability across multiple TLDs instantly
  2. generate_domain_variations — Get intelligent alternatives with pronounceable prefixes, suffixes, and semantic variations
  3. check_domain_availability — Verify any list of domains with definitive yes/no answers from authoritative sources

Setup Guide

Option 1: Quick Install (Recommended)

Simply click the following link:

Add Instant Domain Search to Cursor

This will open the installation page in Cursor. Just click "Install" and you're done!

Option 2: Manual Configuration

If you prefer to configure manually, add this to your mcp.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Instant Domain Search": {
      "url": "https://api.instantdomainsearch.com/mcp/streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

To access your mcp.json file:

  1. Open Cursor Settings
  2. Navigate to "Tools & Integrations"
  3. Click "New MCP Server" to view/edit the configuration

Save the file and restart Cursor to load the MCP.

Installing the Instant Domain Search MCP in Cursor

Using the MCP in Cursor

Once installed, you can use the Instant Domain Search MCP directly in your chat:

Can you help me find a domain available for slowdomains? That's my startup name

The MCP will automatically search for available domains and provide intelligent suggestions.

Using the Instant Domain Search MCP inside Cursor

Example Use Cases

  • Project naming: "I need a domain for my new SaaS project"
  • Client work: "Find available domains for my client's restaurant"
  • Open source projects: "Check if projectname.dev is available"
  • Bulk checks: "Check these 10 domain names for availability"

Privacy & Security

Your searches through the MCP are private and secure:

  • We query authoritative registries directly (Verisign, PIR, etc.)
  • Your domain history never gets shared with retail registrars; only when you click referral links to purchase
  • No risk of domain front-running or price manipulation
  • No API keys or authentication required

Troubleshooting

MCP not appearing in Cursor Ensure you've restarted Cursor after adding the configuration.

Connection errors Verify the URL is exactly: https://api.instantdomainsearch.com/mcp/streamable-http

Need help?

Contact our team at hello@instantdomainsearch.com.

Next Steps

Start using the MCP by asking Cursor to help you find domains. Try prompts like:

  • "Find available domains for my startup"
  • "Check if this list of domains is available"
  • "Generate creative variations for my brand name"

The Instant Domain Search MCP brings real-time domain availability directly into your development workflow.