Cursor, Windsurf & Cline

Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline all support MCP servers via URL. They connect to Alpha Ladder using the hosted server and authenticate via OAuth 2.0 + PKCE — the same flow as Claude.ai.

Setup

1. Add the MCP server

In your client's MCP or tools settings panel, add a new MCP server with the URL:

https://www.alphaladder.hk/mcp

The exact location varies by client:

• Cursor: Settings → Tools & Integrations → MCP Servers → Add
• Windsurf: Settings → MCP → Add Server
• Cline: Extension settings → MCP Servers → Add

2. Authorize

After adding the URL, the client will initiate the OAuth flow. You will be redirected to the Alpha Ladder consent page — paste your Alpha Ladder API key (sk-…) and click Allow.

3. Add SKILL.md to your system prompt (recommended)

For the best results, paste the contents of SKILL.md from the metacomp-skill repository into your client's system prompt or custom instructions field. This gives the AI model structured guidance on when and how to invoke Alpha Ladder tools.

• Cursor: Settings → Rules for AI → paste SKILL.md content
• Windsurf: Settings → Custom Instructions → paste SKILL.md content
• Cline: Extension settings → Custom Instructions → paste SKILL.md content

Usage

Once connected, ask naturally in your editor conversation:

Show my Alpha Ladder account balance.

The client will call get_account_summary and return the result inline. You can also use Alpha Ladder tools inside agent workflows and automated tasks.

Notes

• Auth: These clients use OAuth 2.0 + PKCE against the hosted MCP server. Token refresh is handled automatically.
• No local install required: The hosted MCP server runs on Alpha Ladder's infrastructure — nothing to install locally.
• Auth details: see Authentication — Hosted MCP (OAuth 2.0 + PKCE).