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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:
What MCP tools do I have access to?
Cursor AI will list all available AnySite tools from the connected MCP server.

Quick Data Extraction

Example: LinkedIn Profile Analysis In Cursor AI Chat, type:
Extract information from this LinkedIn profile:
https://linkedin.com/in/satyanadella

Focus on:
- Current role and company
- Career progression
- Education background
Cursor will use the 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:
I'm building a lead enrichment feature. Extract data from this LinkedIn profile
and suggest a TypeScript interface based on the available data:
https://linkedin.com/in/example-profile
Step 2: Generate the code
Using the LinkedIn data structure we just saw, create a TypeScript service
that fetches and transforms LinkedIn data for our CRM.
Include error handling and rate limiting.
Step 3: Test with real data
Test the service by extracting data from these profiles:
- linkedin.com/in/profile1
- linkedin.com/in/profile2
Validate that the response matches our interface.

Workflow 2: Competitive Analysis Tool

Project setup:
my-competitor-tool/
├── .cursor/
│   └── mcp.json          # MCP configuration
├── src/
│   ├── analyzers/
│   │   └── company.ts
│   └── types/
│       └── linkedin.ts
└── package.json
In Cursor AI Chat:
I'm building a competitor analysis tool. For these companies:
- https://linkedin.com/company/competitor1
- https://linkedin.com/company/competitor2

Extract:
1. Employee count and growth
2. Recent job postings
3. Key executives

Then generate TypeScript code to fetch and compare this data periodically.

Workflow 3: Lead Scoring System

Define scoring criteria:
I'm building a lead scoring system. For this LinkedIn profile:
https://linkedin.com/in/potential-lead

Extract relevant data and suggest scoring criteria based on:
- Seniority level
- Company size
- Industry relevance
- Engagement signals

Then create a TypeScript function that scores leads.

Real-time Data in Code

Example 1: Dynamic Data Fetching

In your project, ask Cursor:
I need to fetch LinkedIn company data dynamically in my Node.js app.
Extract sample data from https://linkedin.com/company/target-company
and create an API endpoint that returns this structure.
Cursor generates:
// src/api/company.ts
import { Router } from 'express';

interface LinkedInCompany {
  name: string;
  industry: string;
  size: string;
  location: string;
  description: string;
  employeeCount: number;
  // ... based on extracted data
}

const router = Router();

router.get('/company/:slug', async (req, res) => {
  const { slug } = req.params;

  // MCP tool integration would go here
  const companyData = await fetchLinkedInCompany(slug);

  res.json(companyData);
});

export default router;

Example 2: Data Validation

Validate your data models against real data:
Compare this TypeScript interface with actual LinkedIn profile data:

interface UserProfile {
  name: string;
  headline: string;
  location: string;
  experience: Experience[];
}

Extract data from linkedin.com/in/test-profile and identify any missing fields.

Example 3: Generate Test Fixtures

Extract real data from these profiles:
- linkedin.com/in/engineer-profile
- linkedin.com/in/manager-profile
- linkedin.com/in/executive-profile

Generate TypeScript test fixtures that represent typical data variations.

Multi-Platform Research

Combining Data Sources

Research a person across platforms:
Research this person comprehensively:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/target-person
- Instagram: @target_person (if available)
- Reddit activity: u/target_person

Compile a unified profile and identify patterns in their online presence.

Monitoring Competitors

For competitive intelligence, analyze:

1. Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/competitor
2. Recent Reddit mentions: search "competitor name" in r/industry

Generate a monitoring report and suggest React components to display this data.

Code Generation with Live Data

Generate API Wrappers

Extract the full data structure from linkedin.com/in/sample-profile
and generate:
1. TypeScript interfaces for all data types
2. A complete API client class
3. Zod validation schemas
4. Jest test cases with the real data as fixtures

Generate Database Schemas

Based on LinkedIn company data from linkedin.com/company/example:

Generate:
1. Prisma schema for storing this data
2. Database migrations
3. CRUD operations

Generate Documentation

Using the LinkedIn profile data structure, generate:
1. JSDoc comments for each field
2. API documentation in OpenAPI format
3. README with usage examples

Debugging with MCP Data

Validate API Responses

When your API isn’t returning expected data:
My API is supposed to return LinkedIn-like data. Here's what I'm getting:
[paste your API response]

Compare this to actual LinkedIn data from linkedin.com/in/test-profile
and identify discrepancies.

Debug Data Transformations

I'm transforming LinkedIn data but getting unexpected results.

Here's my transformer:
[paste your code]

Fetch fresh data from linkedin.com/in/test-profile and show me
step-by-step how it should be transformed.

Advanced Techniques

Batch Processing Pattern

For processing multiple profiles:
I need to process 100 LinkedIn profiles. Design a system that:
1. Handles rate limiting
2. Implements retry logic
3. Caches results
4. Reports progress

Start by extracting sample data from these profiles:
- linkedin.com/in/profile1
- linkedin.com/in/profile2
- linkedin.com/in/profile3

Event-Driven Architecture

Design an event-driven system for LinkedIn data updates:

1. Fetch initial data from linkedin.com/company/target
2. Create event types for data changes
3. Implement change detection
4. Generate notification handlers

Show me the TypeScript implementation.

Data Pipeline Integration

I'm building an ETL pipeline for LinkedIn data. Design:

1. Extraction layer (using MCP tools)
2. Transformation layer (normalize data)
3. Loading layer (to PostgreSQL)

Include error handling and monitoring.
Demonstrate with data from linkedin.com/company/example

Best Practices

1. Data Model First

Always extract real data before designing your data models:
Before I design my database schema, show me the actual data structure
from linkedin.com/in/representative-profile

2. Incremental Development

Build features incrementally with real data validation:
Step 1: Show me LinkedIn profile data structure
Step 2: Generate TypeScript interface
Step 3: Create fetch function
Step 4: Add error handling
Step 5: Test with 3 different profiles

3. Security Considerations

Never Hardcode Keys

Always use environment variables for API keys in your .cursor/mcp.json

Git Ignore Config

Add .cursor/mcp.json to .gitignore if it contains API keys

Mask 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

For my LinkedIn integration tests, I need:
1. Mock data based on real responses (extract from linkedin.com/in/test)
2. Edge case handling (empty profiles, private accounts)
3. Error simulation (rate limits, network failures)

Generate comprehensive test suite.

Common Patterns

Pattern 1: Profile Enrichment Service

// Ask Cursor to generate based on real data extraction
class ProfileEnrichmentService {
  async enrich(linkedinUrl: string): Promise<EnrichedProfile> {
    // Implementation with MCP tool integration
  }
}
In Cursor:
Extract data from linkedin.com/in/sample-profile and complete
this ProfileEnrichmentService class with proper typing and error handling.

Pattern 2: Company Intelligence Dashboard

Design a React dashboard that displays:
1. Company overview (extract from linkedin.com/company/target)
2. Employee growth chart
3. Recent updates timeline
4. Key people section

Generate components with TailwindCSS styling.

Pattern 3: Lead Qualification Workflow

Build a lead qualification workflow that:
1. Takes a LinkedIn URL input
2. Extracts profile data
3. Scores based on criteria
4. Returns qualification result

Test with linkedin.com/in/potential-lead

Troubleshooting

Solutions:
  • Reload Cursor window (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P → “Reload Window”)
  • Verify .cursor/mcp.json syntax is valid
  • Check that Node.js is installed
  • Ensure API key is correct
Solutions:
  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify API rate limits in AnySite dashboard
  • Consider caching frequently accessed data
  • Use batch requests when possible
Solutions:
  • Always extract fresh data before defining types
  • Use runtime validation (Zod, io-ts)
  • Handle optional fields gracefully
  • Log raw responses during development
Solutions:
  • Regenerate key from AnySite dashboard
  • Check for extra whitespace in config
  • Verify subscription is active
  • Test with direct API call first

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