Pinterest MCP server

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integrates with Pinterest, allowing you to search for images and retrieve detailed information about them directly from your Cursor IDE. It leverages the MCP framework to provide seamless access to Pinterest's visual content.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• Cursor IDE for MCP integration

Installation

Option 1: Installing via Smithery (Recommended)

To install mcp-pinterest automatically for Claude Desktop via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-pinterest --client claude

Option 2: Manual Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/terryso/mcp-pinterest.git pinterest-mcp-server
cd pinterest-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the server:

npm run build

Setting Up in Cursor IDE

To configure the Pinterest MCP server in Cursor:

1. Open Cursor IDE
2. Go to Settings (⚙️) > Extensions > MCP
3. Click "Add Server"
4. Enter the following details:
   • Name: Pinterest MCP
   • TYPE: COMMAND
   • COMMAND: node /path/to/mcp-pinterest/dist/pinterest-mcp-server.js
5. Click "Save"

Available Functions

The MCP server provides the following functionality:

pinterest_search

Searches for images on Pinterest based on a keyword.

Parameters:

• keyword: Search term (required)
• limit: Number of images to return (default: 10)
• headless: Whether to use headless browser mode (default: true)

pinterest_get_image_info

Retrieves detailed information about a specific Pinterest image.

Parameters:

• image_url: URL of the Pinterest image (required)

Usage Examples

Once configured in Cursor, you can use Pinterest MCP functions directly in Cursor's AI chat. For example, you might type:

Search for robot images on Pinterest

The AI will use the MCP server to search Pinterest and display the results.

Features

• Keyword Image Search: Find relevant Pinterest images using specific search terms
• Detailed Image Information: Get comprehensive details about Pinterest images
• Headless Browser Support: Run in background mode without UI
• Result Limiting: Control the number of results returned
• Cursor IDE Integration: Seamless access within your development environment

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

• Check if the port is already in use
• Ensure all dependencies are correctly installed with npm install
• Verify you have proper network connectivity for Pinterest access
• For build errors, try running npm install -D typescript @types/node

How to add this MCP server to Cursor

There are two ways to add an MCP server to Cursor. The most common way is to add the server globally in the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file so that it is available in all of your projects.

If you only need the server in a single project, you can add it to the project instead by creating or adding it to the .cursor/mcp.json file.

Adding an MCP server to Cursor globally

To add a global MCP server go to Cursor Settings > MCP and click "Add new global MCP server".

When you click that button the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file will be opened and you can add your server like this:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "cursor-rules-mcp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "cursor-rules-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Adding an MCP server to a project

To add an MCP server to a project you can create a new .cursor/mcp.json file or add it to the existing one. This will look exactly the same as the global MCP server example above.

How to use the MCP server

Once the server is installed, you might need to head back to Settings > MCP and click the refresh button.

The Cursor agent will then be able to see the available tools the added MCP server has available and will call them when it needs to.

You can also explictly ask the agent to use the tool by mentioning the tool name and describing what the function does.