MCP Server windows remain visible despite windowsHide:true configuration in Cursor

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:lady_beetle: Description of bug:
When Cursor IDE starts, it displays multiple command prompt windows for MCP servers despite having windowsHide:true and detached:true configuration options set. These windows appear on startup and remain open while using Cursor.

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Steps to reproduce:

  1. Configure MCP servers in cursor configuration with windowsHide:true and detached:true options
  2. Start Cursor IDE
  3. Observe multiple command prompt windows opening and remaining open

:laptop: Environment:

  • Windows 11
  • Cursor version: 0.46.8

:prohibited: Impact:
This issue doesn’t completely prevent using Cursor, but it creates a poor user experience with multiple command windows cluttering the desktop.

:memo: Additional context:

  • I’ve tried various configurations including using NODE_NO_WINDOW environment variable
  • The issue persists even with properly formatted JSON configuration
  • Other users in the community forum have mentioned similar issues
  • All MCP servers appear to be functioning correctly despite the window visibility issue
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