Build Authorize.Net-Powered Applications in Cursor with CData Code Assist MCP

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor that integrates agentic AI into everyday development workflows. With support for MCP, Cursor can connect to local tools and enterprise data sources directly from the editor, enabling natural language interaction with live systems without switching context.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting LLM clients to external services through structured tool interfaces. MCP servers expose capabilities such as schema discovery and live querying, allowing AI agents to retrieve and reason over real-time data safely and consistently.

In this article, we guide you through installing the CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net, configuring the connection to Authorize.Net, connecting the Code Assist MCP add-on to Cursor, and querying live Authorize.Net data from within the editor.

Step 1: Download and install the CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net

1. To begin, download the CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net
2. Find and double-click the installer to begin the installation
3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation

When the installation is complete, you are ready to configure your Code Assist MCP add-on by connecting to Authorize.Net.

Step 2: Configure the connection to Authorize.Net

1. After installation, open the CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net configuration wizard

   NOTE: If the wizard does not open automatically, search for "CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net" in the Windows search bar and open the application.

   
2. In MCP Configuration > Configuration Name, either select an existing configuration or choose to create a new one
3. Name the configuration (e.g. "cdata_authorizenet") and click OK

4. Enter the appropriate connection properties in the configuration wizard

   You can obtain the necessary connection properties on the Security Settings -> General Settings page after logging into your Merchant Account.

   • UseSandbox: The Authorize.Net API to be used to process transactions. If you are using a production account, this property can be left blank. If you are using a developer test account, set this to 'TRUE'.
   • LoginID: The API login Id associated with your payment gateway account. This property is used to authenticate that you are authorized to submit website transactions. Note that this value is not the same as the login Id that you use to log in to the Merchant Interface.
   • TransactionKey: The transaction key associated with your payment gateway account. This property is used to authenticate that you are authorized to submit website transactions.
   
5. Click Connect to authenticate with Authorize.Net
6. Then, click Save Configuration to save the Code Assist MCP add-on

This process creates a .mcp configuration file that Cursor will reference when launching the Code Assist MCP add-on. Now with your Code Assist MCP add-on configured, you are ready to connect it to Cursor.

Step 3: Connect the Code Assist MCP add-on to Cursor

1. Download the Cursor desktop application and complete the sign-up flow for your account
2. From the top menu, click Settings to open the settings panel
3. In the left navigation, open the Tools & MCP tab and click Add Custom MCP

Option 1: Manually add the MCP configuration

1. Cursor opens an mcp.json file in the editor
2. Add the code shown below and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cdata-local": {
      "command": "C:/Program Files/Java/jdk-17/bin/java.exe",
      "args": [
        "-jar",
        "C:/Program Files/CData/CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net/lib/cdata.mcp.authorizenet.jar",
        "cdata_authorizenet"
      ]
    }
  }
}



NOTE: The command value should point to your Java 17+ java.exe executable, and the JAR path should point to the installed CData Code Assist MCP add-on .jar file. The final argument must match the MCP configuration name you saved in the CData configuration wizard (e.g. "cdata_authorizenet").

Option 2: Copy the MCP configuration from the CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net UI

1. After saving and testing your connection in the configuration wizard, click Next

2. Select Cursor from the AI MCP Tool dropdown

3. Follow the MCP Client Instructions to create the required folders for the MCP config

4. Copy the displayed JSON code and paste it into your configuration file
5. In Cursor, open the project folder you created with the mcp.json config
4. The Code Assist MCP add-on should appear as Running under Installed MCP Servers

Step 4: Query live Authorize.Net data in Cursor

1. From the top bar, click Toggle AI Pane to open the chat window
2. Ask questions about your Authorize.Net data using natural language. For example:

   "List all tables available in my Authorize.Net data connection."

   

Cursor is now fully integrated with CData Code Assist MCP for Authorize.Net and can use the MCP tools exposed to explore schemas and execute live queries against Authorize.Net.

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