CrowdTangle MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"crowdtangle": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About CrowdTangle MCP Server
Integrate CrowdTangle, the public insights tool from Meta, directly into your AI workflow. Monitor social media trends, track how links are being shared across platforms, and identify high-performing content using natural language.
Cursor's Agent mode turns CrowdTangle into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from CrowdTangle and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Post Monitoring — List and search for recent public posts on Facebook, Instagram, and other supported platforms.
- Viral Discovery — Identify overperforming and viral content based on actual vs. expected interaction.
- Link Tracking — See which public accounts and pages have shared specific URLs.
- Leaderboards & Lists — Monitor account leaderboards and manage your custom tracking lists.
The CrowdTangle MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect CrowdTangle to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CrowdTangle MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using CrowdTangle
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using CrowdTangle, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the CrowdTangle MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with CrowdTangle through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
CrowdTangle + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the CrowdTangle MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
CrowdTangle MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect CrowdTangle to Cursor via MCP:
get_account_details
Touches dashboard settings, API rate limits, and workspace configuration boundaries. Retrieve metadata for your CrowdTangle account
get_account_leaderboard
Resolves account rankings, total interactions, and average engagement rates. Get engagement leaderboard for accounts in your lists
get_link_shares
Resolves which tracked accounts shared the link, their follower counts, and total interactions generated per share. See which accounts have shared a specific URL
get_post_details
Touches reaction breakdowns, share history, and platform-specific metadata boundaries. Get full engagement details for a specific post ID
get_top_performing_posts
Resolves "score" metrics (actual vs expected interactions) and associated social media metadata. Get the highest performing posts based on actual vs. expected interaction
list_media_posts
Resolves media URLs, content types (Photo, Video), and associated post captions. List recent posts that contain photos or videos
list_monitored_lists
Resolves list IDs, names, platform affiliations, and the number of accounts within each list. List all account lists you are tracking
list_recent_posts
Resolves post content, platform identifiers (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), account names, and engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments). List recent social media posts tracked by CrowdTangle
search_posts_by_keyword
Resolves relevant posts, associated accounts, and comparative performance data. Search for posts across platforms using a keyword
search_tracking_lists
Resolves list metadata matching the specified title filter. Search for specific tracking lists by title
Example Prompts for CrowdTangle in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with CrowdTangle immediately.
"Search for recent viral posts about 'Electric Vehicles' on Instagram."
"Who has shared the link 'https://vinkius.com/blog/mcp-server' recently?"
"Show me the engagement leaderboard for my 'Competitors' list."
Troubleshooting CrowdTangle MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting CrowdTangle to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
CrowdTangle + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating CrowdTangle MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect CrowdTangle to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.