How to Use the ZenRows MCP in Cursor

Q: How does ZenRows feed data into Cursor?

In Agent mode, the AI calls tools like scrapecustom to gather information. That live response is then injected directly into your file context, letting you write code against real-world web data.

Q: What kind of data does ZenRows handle in Cursor?

This MCP Server handles various formats: raw HTML via scrapehtml, structured JSON from automatic parsing, and clean Markdown. It's versatile for any coding context.

Q: Can I use ZenRows scraping tools with Cursor’s Agent mode?

Absolutely. You enable the server in your project scope (.cursor/mcp.json) and then activate Agent mode in chat. Your agent will discover and call the necessary scraping functions.

Q: Is ZenRows reliable for difficult websites when using Cursor?

Yes. The server supports advanced anti-bot bypassing via scrapeantibot and handles CAPTCHA through its proxy pool, giving you high reliability even on protected sites.

Inject live, real-time web scraping data directly into your Cursor code.

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Setup ZenRows with Cursor

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Scrape and inject real API responses

Stop using mock stubs. ZenRows lets the AI client call tools like `scrape_autoparse` to pull live product details or user lists. The result is a genuine JSON object. You can then write code that uses that actual data, making your agent-generated functions immediately useful when you hit run.

Capture complex JavaScript content

Many modern sites load content using client-side JavaScript. Don't lose data because of it. The `scrape_js` tool runs a headless browser to render the full page. While slower, this ensures your agent sees everything—the hidden product cards and dynamic fields you need for your code.

Extract clean Markdown content

When scraping articles or documentation, boilerplate text can mess up your code structure. Use `scrape_markdown` to automatically strip away ads, navigation, and site junk. You get the core article content in a format that's easy to read and plug into functions, saving you cleanup time.

Setup guide

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

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ZenRows MCP in Cursor

In Agent mode, the AI calls tools like `scrape_custom` to gather information. That live response is then injected directly into your file context, letting you write code against real-world web data.

This MCP Server handles various formats: raw HTML via `scrape_html`, structured JSON from automatic parsing, and clean Markdown. It's versatile for any coding context.

Absolutely. You enable the server in your project scope (`.cursor/mcp.json`) and then activate Agent mode in chat. Your agent will discover and call the necessary scraping functions.

Yes. The server supports advanced anti-bot bypassing via `scrape_antibot` and handles CAPTCHA through its proxy pool, giving you high reliability even on protected sites.

The server touches scraped HTML and web page content. Since this is for live coding context, the goal is immediate use of temporary web information by your agent client.

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