Bring Consumer Intelligence
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Brandwatch to Cursor and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Brandwatch MCP Server?
Connect your Brandwatch Consumer Research account to any AI agent and orchestrate your social listening and data analysis workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Project & Dashboard Navigation — List and retrieve detailed metadata for all your active research projects and dashboards.
- Query Management — Access your configured search queries to monitor brand health and industry trends.
- Mention Retrieval — Query and inspect raw social mentions based on specific queries and date ranges.
- Data Aggregation — Retrieve volume aggregates to analyze mention trends and spikes over time.
- Tag Coordination — List and create categorization tags to organize your social data effectively.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Brandwatch API Username, Password, and Client ID
- Start analyzing social data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Data Analysts — quickly retrieve mention volumes and raw data without manual CSV exports.
- Social Media Managers — monitor query performance and brand sentiment straight from their workflow tools.
- Market Researchers — analyze trends and track customized tags using natural language.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Create a new tag for categorizing mentions
Retrieve mentions for a specific query
Get details of a specific project
Get mention volume aggregates for a query
List dashboards in a project
List all active projects
List configured queries in a project
List tags available in a project
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Brandwatch into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Brandwatch and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Brandwatch in Cursor
Why run Brandwatch with Vinkius?
The Brandwatch connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Brandwatch using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Brandwatch and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Brandwatch to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Brandwatch for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Brandwatch is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I retrieve social mentions for a specific date range?
Yes! Use the get_mentions tool with the Project ID, Query ID, and your ISO 8601 formatted start and end dates (e.g., 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z).
How do I see the volume trend of a query over time?
Simply ask the agent to get_volume_aggregates and provide the relevant IDs and date range. It will return the aggregated data points showing mention spikes.
Does the integration allow creating new boolean queries?
Currently, the toolset is focused on reading and retrieving data from existing setups. Creating complex boolean queries should be done via the Brandwatch web interface to utilize their query builder and syntax validation.
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.
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.
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