Overview
This guide demonstrates practical workflows and examples for using AnySite MCP tools with Cursor IDE. These examples show how to leverage the AI-powered IDE integration for development, research, and data-driven coding.Basic Usage
Starting with MCP in Cursor
Once configured, simply open Cursor and start a chat with the AI assistant:Quick Data Extraction
Example: LinkedIn Profile Analysis In Cursor AI Chat, type:linkedin_user MCP tool to fetch and analyze the data.
Development Workflows
Workflow 1: Building a Sales Intelligence Feature
Scenario: You’re building a CRM feature that needs LinkedIn data enrichment. Step 1: Define the data model In Cursor AI:Workflow 2: Competitive Analysis Tool
Project setup:Workflow 3: Lead Scoring System
Define scoring criteria:Real-time Data in Code
Example 1: Dynamic Data Fetching
In your project, ask Cursor:Example 2: Data Validation
Validate your data models against real data:Example 3: Generate Test Fixtures
Multi-Platform Research
Combining Data Sources
Research a person across platforms:Monitoring Competitors
Code Generation with Live Data
Generate API Wrappers
Generate Database Schemas
Generate Documentation
Debugging with MCP Data
Validate API Responses
When your API isn’t returning expected data:Debug Data Transformations
Advanced Techniques
Batch Processing Pattern
For processing multiple profiles:Event-Driven Architecture
Data Pipeline Integration
Best Practices
1. Data Model First
Always extract real data before designing your data models:2. Incremental Development
Build features incrementally with real data validation:3. Security Considerations
Never Hardcode Keys
Always use environment variables for API keys in your
.cursor/mcp.jsonGit Ignore Config
Add
.cursor/mcp.json to .gitignore if it contains API keysMask Sensitive Data
When sharing code or screenshots, mask any personal data from extractions
Rate Limit Aware
Design your code to respect API rate limits from the start
4. Testing Strategy
Common Patterns
Pattern 1: Profile Enrichment Service
Pattern 2: Company Intelligence Dashboard
Pattern 3: Lead Qualification Workflow
Troubleshooting
MCP tools not available in Cursor AI
MCP tools not available in Cursor AI
Solutions:
- Reload Cursor window (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P → “Reload Window”)
- Verify
.cursor/mcp.jsonsyntax is valid - Check that Node.js is installed
- Ensure API key is correct
Slow data extraction
Slow data extraction
Solutions:
- Check your internet connection
- Verify API rate limits in AnySite dashboard
- Consider caching frequently accessed data
- Use batch requests when possible
Data format mismatches
Data format mismatches
Solutions:
- Always extract fresh data before defining types
- Use runtime validation (Zod, io-ts)
- Handle optional fields gracefully
- Log raw responses during development
API key issues
API key issues
Solutions:
- Regenerate key from AnySite dashboard
- Check for extra whitespace in config
- Verify subscription is active
- Test with direct API call first
Resources
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