How to Use the HTML to Markdown Converter MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor write code directly from the output of the HTML to Markdown Converter?

Yes. Once the converthtmltomarkdown tool cleans the markup, Cursor uses the resulting Markdown to write scrapers, tests, or UI components.

Give your Cursor agent clean Markdown instead of letting raw HTML bloat your codebase and waste context.

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Feed clean API docs to Cursor Agent Mode.

When Cursor writes code using live web docs, raw HTML blocks the agent. This MCP Server runs `convert_html_to_markdown` to strip out headers, sidebars, and trackers, leaving only the actual documentation. Your agent can then read the API specs clearly without getting lost in page layout markup. Coding goes faster because the AI isn't parsing useless DOM nodes.

Generate real code from clean web structures.

If you need Cursor to build a UI based on an existing site, feeding it raw HTML wastes tokens. Using `convert_html_to_markdown` converts the page layout into a clean Markdown hierarchy that the editor can immediately replicate. The agent can read lists, tables, and buttons without the noise of inline styles. As a result, the generated code matches the original page structure much more closely.

Prevent Cursor from hallucinating missing selectors.

Messy HTML often causes Cursor to hallucinate class names or CSS paths. The MCP tool strips the styling noise while keeping the core semantic elements intact. Consequently, the editor gets a clear view of the document structure. It writes cleaner tests and scrapers because it sees the actual content hierarchy, not a wall of CSS boilerplate.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "html-to-markdown-converter-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about HTML to Markdown Converter MCP in Cursor

Add the server to your configuration in Cursor. This lets your agent call the `convert_html_to_markdown` tool whenever you paste HTML into the chat.

Yes. Once the `convert_html_to_markdown` tool cleans the markup, Cursor uses the resulting Markdown to write scrapers, tests, or UI components.

It runs as a system-level tool that your Cursor agent can invoke automatically during a chat session. You do not have to write custom conversion scripts or install extra dependencies in your codebase.

Yes, it detects pre and code tags and converts them into proper Markdown code blocks. Cursor can then copy and edit those code snippets directly.

Your HTML source strings are processed in an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. The data never persists anywhere, keeping your proprietary markup and source code safe.

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