How to Use the ChangeDetection.io MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I configure the ChangeDetection.io MCP Server for Cursor?

Create an mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server details there, then toggle Agent mode on in your chat panel.

Q: Can Cursor read my ChangeDetection.io watch list?

It definitely can. The AI runs listwatches to see everything you are currently monitoring.

Inject live website change data straight into your codebase using the ChangeDetection.io MCP Server for Cursor.

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Connect ChangeDetection.io MCP to Cursor

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Setup ChangeDetection.io with Cursor

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Pull live diffs into Cursor

Stop writing scraper tests against hardcoded HTML strings when you can fetch real DOM changes. Enable Agent mode and this MCP Server allows Cursor to call `get_snapshot_diff` to pull actual markup updates from your target websites. The AI uses this live data to write parsing logic that actually works. If you need to write a script that reacts to pricing changes, the agent runs `get_snapshot` to grab the real DOM structure right inside your editor.

Automate watch lists via MCP Server

Paste a list of URLs into your editor and let your agent track them automatically. Setting up monitoring for a new project usually means clicking through web forms, but now you just hand the array to your AI client. Cursor executes `import_urls` to register the entire batch instantly. It can then organize these new endpoints by firing `create_tag` and assigning them to your current project.

Debug scrapers with historical state

Debug broken scrapers by pulling the exact HTML from the moment your code failed. Your agent can run `get_watch_history` to pull the specific DOM snapshot from last Tuesday when the target site changed its layout. You get the full timeline of modifications without leaving your IDE. The model can also hit `get_watch` to check if the target site started blocking requests or returning errors.

Setup guide

Set up ChangeDetection.io 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 ChangeDetection.io 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 ChangeDetection.io transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the ChangeDetection.io tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ChangeDetection.io MCP in Cursor

Create an `mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the server details there, then toggle Agent mode on in your chat panel.

It definitely can. The AI runs `list_watches` to see everything you are currently monitoring.

Yes, you can clean up your feed directly from the editor. The agent triggers `delete_watch` when you ask it to stop monitoring a specific domain.

Tell your agent the domain name you are looking for. It executes `search_watches` to find the exact ID and returns the current settings.

It cannot read your local project files or environment variables. The connection only transmits the URLs and HTML snapshots handled by `create_watch` and `get_snapshot` inside the Vinkius zero-trust environment.

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