Bring Social Listening
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect CrowdTangle to Cursor and start using all 10 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.
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What is the CrowdTangle MCP Server?
Integrate CrowdTangle, the public insights tool from Meta, directly into your AI workflow. Monitor social media trends, track how links are being shared across platforms, and identify high-performing content using natural language.
What you can do
- Post Monitoring — List and search for recent public posts on Facebook, Instagram, and other supported platforms.
- Viral Discovery — Identify overperforming and viral content based on actual vs. expected interaction.
- Link Tracking — See which public accounts and pages have shared specific URLs.
- Leaderboards & Lists — Monitor account leaderboards and manage your custom tracking lists.
How it works
- Connect the CrowdTangle integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your CrowdTangle API Token (found in your dashboard Settings).
- Analyze public social media data and trends through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Journalists & Newsrooms — Track breaking stories and monitor how news is spreading online.
- Digital Marketers — Identify viral trends and audit competitor engagement strategies.
- Researchers — Analyze public discourse and link sharing patterns across social platforms.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Touches dashboard settings, API rate limits, and workspace configuration boundaries. Retrieve metadata for your CrowdTangle account
Resolves account rankings, total interactions, and average engagement rates. Get engagement leaderboard for accounts in your lists
Resolves which tracked accounts shared the link, their follower counts, and total interactions generated per share. See which accounts have shared a specific URL
Touches reaction breakdowns, share history, and platform-specific metadata boundaries. Get full engagement details for a specific post ID
Resolves "score" metrics (actual vs expected interactions) and associated social media metadata. Get the highest performing posts based on actual vs. expected interaction
Resolves media URLs, content types (Photo, Video), and associated post captions. List recent posts that contain photos or videos
Resolves list IDs, names, platform affiliations, and the number of accounts within each list. List all account lists you are tracking
Resolves post content, platform identifiers (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), account names, and engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments). List recent social media posts tracked by CrowdTangle
Resolves relevant posts, associated accounts, and comparative performance data. Search for posts across platforms using a keyword
Resolves list metadata matching the specified title filter. Search for specific tracking lists by title
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns CrowdTangle into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from CrowdTangle 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.
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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
CrowdTangle in Cursor
Why run CrowdTangle with Vinkius?
The CrowdTangle 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 10 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
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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 CrowdTangle using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
CrowdTangle and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect CrowdTangle 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
CrowdTangle for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and CrowdTangle 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
How do I get a CrowdTangle API Token?
Log in to your CrowdTangle dashboard, go to Settings > API, and you will find your API Token there. Ensure your account has API access enabled.
Which social platforms are supported?
CrowdTangle primarily supports Facebook and Instagram public data. It also tracks specific types of data from Reddit and Twitter (limited).
Can the agent see private accounts?
No, CrowdTangle only tracks public posts and data from verified pages, groups, and public accounts. Private profiles are not accessible via this API.
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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