Bring Web Crawling
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Spider to Cursor and start using all 3 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 Spider MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to Spider.cloud — the fastest web scraping API in the market, built in Rust for maximum performance.
What you can do
- Scrape Pages — Extract content from any URL as Markdown, HTML, or plain text. Spider handles JavaScript rendering, anti-bot protection, and proxy rotation
- Crawl Sites — Recursively crawl entire websites at speeds exceeding 100K pages/second. Follow internal links and extract structured data at scale
- Search & Scrape — Search the web and scrape results in a single API call. Combines discovery with extraction for maximum efficiency
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Spider API key (500 free credits to start)
- Your agent can now crawl the web at blazing speed
Why Spider over alternatives?
- 10-20x faster than Firecrawl for large crawls (Rust engine vs Node.js)
- Lower cost per page at high volume
- Built-in stealth mode with fingerprint rotation and residential proxies
Built-in capabilities (3)
Spider.cloud Rust engine follows internal links and scrapes each page. Configure depth and page limits to control scope. Crawl an entire website at blazing speed — up to 100K+ pages/second. Returns content from multiple pages following internal links
cloud Rust-powered engine to scrape a single URL. Handles JavaScript rendering, anti-bot protection, and proxy rotation automatically. Supports multiple output formats: markdown (default), html, text. Scrape a single web page at high speed using Spider.cloud. Returns clean content in Markdown, HTML, or plain text format
Combines search + scrape in one API call for maximum efficiency. Search the web and scrape results in a single high-performance request via Spider.cloud
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Spider into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Spider and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 3 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
Spider in Cursor
Why run Spider with Vinkius?
The Spider 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 3 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 Spider using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Spider and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Spider 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
Spider for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Spider 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 is Spider different from Firecrawl?
Spider is built in Rust and optimized for raw speed and volume — it can crawl 100K+ pages per second, making it 10-20x faster than Firecrawl for large-scale operations. Spider also offers lower per-page costs at high volume, built-in stealth mode with fingerprint rotation, and multiple request modes (HTTP, Smart, Chrome). Firecrawl excels at simplicity and LLM-specific features like JSON extraction.
What output formats does Spider support?
Spider supports Markdown, HTML, raw HTML, plain text, JSON (structured extraction), screenshots, and PDF output. You can specify the desired format via the return_format parameter in each request.
How does Spider pricing work?
Spider offers 500 free credits to get started (no credit card required). Paid plans are usage-based with credits consumed per page scraped. The Starter plan begins at $15/month with 12,000 credits. Enterprise plans offer custom pricing with dedicated infrastructure and unlimited concurrency.
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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