Getting Started

How to Set Up Scrapeless MCP Server on Cursor

Scrapeless MCP Server is a server built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) by Scrapeless. It enables AI models (such as Claude and GPT) to access external information sources during conversations. With advanced search capabilities, Scrapeless MCP Server retrieves real-time data from sources like Google Search, including Google Maps, Google Jobs, Google Hotels, and Google Flights, ensuring accurate and relevant responses.

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

To run Scrapeless MCP Server, you must first install Node.js and npm:

Download the latest stable version of Node.js from the official website.
Install it on your system.
Verify the installation by running the following commands in your terminal:

node -v
npm -v

If installed correctly, you should see output like:

v22.x.x
10.x.x

Step 2: Obtain a Scrapeless API Key

To use Scrapeless MCP Server, you need an API key:

Register and log in to the Scrapeless Dashboard.
Navigate to API Key Management and generate your Scrapeless API Key.

Step 3: Configure Scrapeless MCP Server in Cursor

The Using Guide: https://x.com/Scrapelessteam/status/1910288052775465431

Install Cursor Desktop Application

Download and install the Cursor desktop application from the official site.

Add Scrapeless MCP Server to Cursor

Open Cursor and navigate to Settings.
Select MCP from the left menu.
Click Add new global MCP server to open the configuration panel.

Input the following configuration, replacing YOUR_SCRAPELESS_KEY with your API key:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scrapelessMcpServer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "scrapeless-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SCRAPELESS_KEY": "YOUR_SCRAPELESS_KEY" // replace with your API key
      }
    }
  }
}

Now, you can save the configuration and restart Cursor.

Step 4: Using Scrapeless MCP Server in Cursor

Once the setup is complete, you can start using Scrapeless MCP Server within Cursor by entering queries in the chat interface. For example:

Please help me check today's gold price.

The cursor will then call Scrapeless MCP Server and return accurate real-time results.

Benefits of Using Scrapeless MCP Server on Cursor

Real-time search: Access the latest data from external sources.
Seamless integration: Works directly within Cursor’s AI-driven environment.
Enhanced AI context: Enables AI models to provide more accurate and up-to-date responses.

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