ZenRows 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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About ZenRows MCP Server
Connect your ZenRows account to any AI agent and harness the power of industrial-grade web scraping through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ZenRows into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ZenRows 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
- Universal Scraping — Retrieve raw HTML from any website while ZenRows automatically rotates proxies and handles CAPTCHAs
- JavaScript Rendering — Scrape dynamic SPAs and complex web apps by using a headless browser to capture the full rendered state
- Anti-Bot Bypass — Effortlessly bypass sophisticated protections like Cloudflare, DataDome, and PerimeterX with specialized bypass technology
- Markdown Conversion — Automatically convert web pages into clean Markdown, ideal for LLM ingestion and RAG applications
- Structured Data — Use auto-parse to extract JSON data from major e-commerce, search, and social platforms without manual selectors
- Visual Previews — Generate real-time screenshots of target pages to verify rendering or monitor visual changes
- Geographic Targeting — Execute scrapes using high-anonymity residential proxies from specific countries for localized content
The ZenRows 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 ZenRows to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ZenRows 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 ZenRows
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ZenRows, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the ZenRows MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ZenRows 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
ZenRows + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ZenRows 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
ZenRows MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ZenRows to Cursor via MCP:
get_screenshot
Generates a URL that returns a screenshot of the target page
scrape_antibot
Enables js_render and antibot=true. Scrape with full anti-bot bypass for heavily protected sites
scrape_autoparse
Scrape with automatic structured data extraction
scrape_custom
g. wait, css_extractor, session_id). Execute a scrape using advanced custom parameters
scrape_geo
g. "us", "gb") for localized content. Scrape using a proxy from a specific country
scrape_html
ZenRows automatically rotates proxies and handles CAPTCHAs. Scrape raw HTML using ZenRows anti-bot proxy pool
scrape_js
Enables js_render=true. Slower and more expensive than static scraping. Scrape JS-rendered HTML using ZenRows headless browser
scrape_markdown
Automatically removes boilerplate like navigation and ads. Scrape and convert page content to clean Markdown
scrape_premium
Sets premium_proxy=true for higher anonymity. Scrape using ZenRows premium residential proxies
scrape_wait
g. "#results") to wait for before capturing the HTML. Scrape with JS render waiting for a specific CSS selector
Example Prompts for ZenRows in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ZenRows immediately.
"Scrape 'https://example.com' and return the content in Markdown."
"Bypass Cloudflare and scrape the rendered HTML of 'https://protected-site.com'."
"Get a screenshot of 'https://news-portal.com/breaking-news'."
Troubleshooting ZenRows MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting ZenRows to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ZenRows + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ZenRows 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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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect ZenRows to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.