How to Use the BrandMentions MCP in Cursor

Q: Can I use BrandMentions to generate UI components in Cursor?

Yes. You can run getprojectmentions within Cursor to feed real social data to the AI agent, which then writes React or Vue components tailored to the actual schema.

Q: How do I debug my search queries using BrandMentions inside Cursor?

Ask Cursor to run postsearch for a specific term and then use getprocessedmentions to inspect the raw JSON structure directly in your terminal or chat panel.

Q: Does Cursor support automated project creation via BrandMentions?

Yes. You can instruct the Cursor agent to call addproject to set up new tracking keywords, letting you build and test your integration workflows completely inside the IDE.

Q: How do I check my remaining API quota during development?

Just ask the editor to run getremainingcredits. It displays your current usage limits so you don't run out of API calls while testing your code.

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Build Code with Live BrandMentions Data in Cursor

The `get_project_mentions` tool pulls actual tracking data directly into your Cursor editor while you write code. Instead of using hardcoded mock data to build your dashboard widgets, your editor pulls real keyword matches to shape your UI. This MCP Server connection lets Cursor's Composer or Agent mode write functional data-parsing scripts that match your exact JSON structure. You get working code faster because the AI sees real-world payloads, not guesses.

Test Social Listening Queries in Your Editor

The `post_search` tool allows you to initiate live web-wide keyword scans using your MCP client directly from the Cursor chat sidebar. You can test how your application handles raw social data without leaving your development environment to trigger manual webhooks. Retrieve the payload using `get_mentions` to verify your data processing logic on the fly. This tight loop makes debugging your filtering algorithms incredibly fast since the live data is right there in your editor context.

Audit Project Lists and Track API Usage

The `list_projects` tool fetches your active tracking campaigns to help you map database IDs to actual BrandMentions projects. You can write migration scripts or sync routines while the AI editor references your live project list. Keep your development cycles efficient by using `get_remaining_credits` to monitor API usage during testing. It prevents your automated test suites from consuming your entire production credit quota.

Setup guide

Set up BrandMentions MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the BrandMentions MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent BrandMentions transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the BrandMentions tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brandmentions-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BrandMentions MCP in Cursor

Yes. You can run `get_project_mentions` within Cursor to feed real social data to the AI agent, which then writes React or Vue components tailored to the actual schema.

Ask Cursor to run `post_search` for a specific term and then use `get_processed_mentions` to inspect the raw JSON structure directly in your terminal or chat panel.

Yes. You can instruct the Cursor agent to call `add_project` to set up new tracking keywords, letting you build and test your integration workflows completely inside the IDE.

Just ask the editor to run `get_remaining_credits`. It displays your current usage limits so you don't run out of API calls while testing your code.

Your tracking keywords, project lists, and influencer data pass directly through Vinkius's secure, ephemeral V8 sandbox. We never log or store your API keys or retrieved social mentions.

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