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Build a Database With Cursor and Supabase MCP

Your pathway to querying databases using natural language

Build a Database With Cursor and Supabase MCP project preview
Cursor
Supabase

Difficulty

Beginner

Time to complete

90 minutes

Availability

Free

BUILD

What you'll build

Build a working likes feature and chat with your database in plain English. No coding experience needed. 90-minute guided project with Cursor and Supabase.

1. Set Up Your Development Environment

Open Cursor, clone NextSound, install the Supabase MCP server, and connect it to your Supabase account.

2. Create Your Supabase Project

Use Cursor to create a new Supabase project via MCP and set up your .env file with database credentials.

3. Build the Likes Feature

Prompt Cursor to build a complete likes feature with heart buttons, database table, and real-time updates.

4. Test & Query Your Database

Test the likes feature in your app, then query and update your database using natural language in Cursor.

Your portfolio builds as you work.

Every project documents itself as you go. Finish the work, and your proof is ready to share.

PROJECT

Real world application

Skills you'll learn

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)

    Connect AI assistants to external tools and services

  • Cloud Databases

    Create and manage Supabase databases in the cloud

  • AI-Assisted Coding

    Prompt Cursor to build full-stack features for you

  • Environment Variables

    Store API keys and database credentials securely

  • Backend Integration

    Connect your frontend app to a cloud database

  • Natural Language Queries

    Query and update databases without writing SQL

Tech stack

  • Cursor logo

    Cursor

    AI-powered code editor with Claude integration

  • Supabase logo

    Supabase

    Open source Firebase alternative for databases

I recently got a new job, and I can't thank NextWork enough. Working on the projects helped showcase my skills.

Angie

Current NextWork Student

OUTCOME

Where this leads.

Relevant Jobs

Roles where these skills matter:

  • Full Stack Developer
  • Backend Engineer
  • Solutions Engineer
  • AI/ML Engineer

AI Workspace

Master AI-assisted coding fundamentals - learn to build apps with intelligent code editors

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CursorSupabase

One Project. Real Skills.

90 minutes from now, you'll have completed Build a Database With Cursor and Supabase MCP. No prior experience needed. Just step-by-step guidance and a real project for your portfolio.

Let's Build This

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