How do I find my PhantomBuster API Key?

In your PhantomBuster account, click on your name in the top right, go to **Org settings** or **Workspace settings**, and look for the **API Key** section.

Can I provide arguments when launching a Phantom?

Yes! The `launch_phantom` action accepts an optional `argument` field where you can provide a JSON string of parameters to override the default Phantom configuration.

How do I see the data extracted by a Phantom?

Use the `get_phantom_output` tool with the specific agent ID. It will return the results of the last successful execution of that Phantom.

PhantomBuster MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About PhantomBuster MCP Server

Connect your PhantomBuster account to any AI agent and take full control of your lead generation and web automation workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns PhantomBuster into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from PhantomBuster 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

Agent Oversight — List all your Phantoms and workflows to maintain visibility over your automation suite.
Automation Control — Launch and abort Phantoms directly through the agent, including support for custom arguments.
Result Retrieval — Fetch the latest outputs and data extracted by your Phantoms for immediate analysis.
Configuration Auditing — Review the setup and arguments of any Phantom to verify your automation logic.
Usage Monitoring — Get account settings and usage info to track your available execution time.

The PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using PhantomBuster, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the PhantomBuster MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with PhantomBuster 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

PhantomBuster + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the PhantomBuster 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

PhantomBuster MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect PhantomBuster to Cursor via MCP:

abort_phantom

Stop a running Phantom

get_phantom

Get details for a specific Phantom

get_phantom_output

Get output/results from a Phantom

get_phantom_setup

Get configuration arguments for a Phantom

get_phantombuster_account

Get account settings and usage info

get_workflow

Get details for a specific workflow

launch_phantom

Start a Phantom execution

list_containers

List all Phantom containers

list_phantoms

List all Phantom agents

list_workflows

List all automation workflows

Example Prompts for PhantomBuster in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with PhantomBuster immediately.

"List all Phantoms in my account and show their current status."

"Launch the 'LinkedIn Search Export' Phantom with ID '12345'."

"Show me the extracted data from the last run of Phantom 12345."

Troubleshooting PhantomBuster MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting PhantomBuster to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

PhantomBuster + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating PhantomBuster MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.