Remote ArcREMOTE ARC
Install Remote Arc for Cursor
Use Remote Arc as a remote HTTP MCP server so Cursor can reach approved files, processes and tools on paired computers.
1. Pair the target computer
Run npx remotelink on the machine that owns the project or development environment and approve that device in Remote Arc. The computer keeps an outbound connection, so ordinary setup does not require publishing a local MCP server or forwarding a router port.
2. Add the remote HTTP MCP server
Point Cursor's MCP configuration at https://mcp.remotearc.app/mcp and complete OAuth for the Remote Arc account. Cursor can then discover the permitted tools while the source tree and command execution remain on the paired machine.
3. Limit what Cursor can change
Configure device tools, Trusted Write Locations and sensitive-path rules. Ordinary non-sensitive reads can remain broad while supported writes outside trusted locations require additional approval. Terminal execution is a separate capability because it runs with the authority of the local user.
4. Verify with the repository's own checks
For development work, ask Cursor to inspect the selected checkout, make a focused change and run the project's existing test or typecheck command. Review the diff and command output before treating the remote task as complete.