[Community Extension] MCP Server Refresh - Fix for Stuck MCP Servers in Cursor

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:counterclockwise_arrows_button: MCP Server Refresh Extension - Never Get Stuck Again!

Hey Cursor community! :waving_hand:

I just released a simple but essential extension that solves a common frustration many of us face: MCP servers getting stuck and showing “Loading Tools…” forever. I have not made extensions before but thought it could come in handy for those who use lots of MCPs vibing out there!! Hope it works well for everyone!

:police_car_light: The Problem We All Know

  • MCP servers randomly stop responding

  • Stuck on “Loading Tools…”

  • Have to restart entire Cursor IDE

  • Breaks your workflow constantly

:white_check_mark: The Solution

I built a lightweight extension that adds refresh buttons right in Cursor’s interface:

  • Refresh All Servers - One click to restart everything

  • Individual Server Refresh - Target specific problematic servers

  • MCP Servers Panel - Monitor status and control servers easily

:package: Get It Now

GitHub: GitHub - tankmurdock/cursor-mcp-refresh: refreshes the MCP servers in your tools list in the explorer and bottom navs in Cursor

Download: Grab the .vsix file directly from the repo

Installation:

  1. Download cursor-mcp-refresh-1.0.0.vsix

  2. In Cursor: Ctrl+Shift+P → “Extensions: Install from VSIX”

  3. Select the downloaded file

:bullseye: Perfect For

  • Anyone using MCP servers (browsermcp, filesystem, etc.)

  • Developers tired of restarting Cursor

  • Anyone who values uninterrupted workflow

:handshake: Community Built

This is open source and built by the community, for the community. Found it helpful? Give it a :star: on GitHub!

Issues/Feedback: GitHub · Where software is built

Finally, a simple fix for one of Cursor’s most useful tools! :tada:

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