Hex FAQs

Question 1

What can I do with the Hex MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You can use it to automate Hex workflows, integrate Hex with other systems, and enable AI tools like Cursor to interact with your Hex projects. Features include listing projects, executing runs, checking statuses, and canceling runs.

Question 2

How do I configure the Hex MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You can configure the server using the `hex-mcp config` command to set your API key and URL, or by setting the `HEX_API_KEY` and `HEX_API_URL` environment variables.

Question 3

What is the Hex MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The Hex MCP server allows you to interact with Hex projects programmatically through an API. You can list, search, run, and manage your Hex projects using this server.

Question 4

How do I install the Hex MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The recommended installation method is using `uv add hex-mcp` or you can use `pip install hex-mcp`. After installing, verify the installation by running `hex-mcp --version`.

Question 5

How do I use the Hex MCP server with Cursor?

Accepted Answer

You can configure Cursor to use the Hex MCP server by adding a configuration to your `.cursor/mcp.json` file, specifying the command and arguments to run the server. See the documentation for example configurations.

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