How to Use the CrowdTangle MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I test CrowdTangle API integrations within Cursor?

Use Cursor's agent mode to run getpostdetails or listrecentposts. The editor executes these tools directly, allowing your agent to write code using live JSON responses.

Q: Can my Cursor agent pull specific account lists from CrowdTangle?

Yes, it can. Your agent calls listmonitoredlists to fetch your tracked list IDs and metadata, letting you build custom dashboards inside Cursor with accurate identifiers.

Q: How do I run a CrowdTangle keyword search inside Cursor?

Simply ask your agent to search for a term. It triggers searchpostsbykeyword and drops the raw post data and metrics right into your open editor file.

Q: Can I check my API usage limits while coding?

Yes, the getaccountdetails tool checks your dashboard settings and API rate limits, helping you write smart throttle logic in your code.

Feed real-time CrowdTangle engagement data and link share metrics directly into your code as you build with Cursor.

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Build data-driven social features in Cursor

The `get_post_details` tool retrieves reaction breakdowns, share history, and platform metadata boundaries directly inside your Cursor editor. This lets your agent generate UI components or data models that match actual, live social payloads instead of static mock files using this MCP Server. If you need to test how your app handles high-traffic events, your agent can call `get_top_performing_posts` to inject real viral metrics into your local test suites. You write code against live API realities while staying in your editor.

Track link shares inside this Cursor MCP Server

The `get_link_shares` tool resolves which tracked accounts shared a specific URL and counts the total interactions generated. While writing media tracking scripts in Cursor, your agent uses this tool to verify your parsing logic against live share data. You can combine this with `list_recent_posts` to see exactly how those shared links perform in the wild. It helps you debug your data pipelines with real production payloads instead of guessing the JSON structure.

Query social leaderboards directly in Cursor

The `get_account_leaderboard` tool pulls account rankings, interaction counts, and average engagement rates directly into your active workspace. Your Cursor agent uses this data to write sorting algorithms and leaderboard widgets that handle real-world scale through the MCP interface. It can also run `get_account_details` to verify your workspace boundaries and rate limits before you deploy heavy data-fetching routines. This keeps your development loop fast and prevents rate limit blocks.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CrowdTangle MCP in Cursor

Use Cursor's agent mode to run `get_post_details` or `list_recent_posts`. The editor executes these tools directly, allowing your agent to write code using live JSON responses.

Yes, it can. Your agent calls `list_monitored_lists` to fetch your tracked list IDs and metadata, letting you build custom dashboards inside Cursor with accurate identifiers.

Simply ask your agent to search for a term. It triggers `search_posts_by_keyword` and drops the raw post data and metrics right into your open editor file.

Yes, the `get_account_details` tool checks your dashboard settings and API rate limits, helping you write smart throttle logic in your code.

Your API tokens are managed in Vinkius's secure sandbox and never hardcoded in your project files. Cursor only interacts with the sandboxed MCP server, keeping your credentials isolated from your git history.

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