Connect Prowlo to Cursor
Cursor IDE has built-in support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Prowlo connects seamlessly via a remote URL — no extensions or npm packages required. Once connected, you can search your Prowlo Dataset, browse the feed, and query live Reddit data directly from the Cursor AI assistant.
Recommended: connect by URL + OAuth
The simplest way to connect is the hosted URL https://api.prowlo.com/mcp with OAuth sign-in — no API key to copy or rotate. See the one-URL connector guide. The API-key steps below work for any client that needs a key.
Prerequisites
- •Active Prowlo account
- •Prowlo API key (learn how to generate an API key)
- •Cursor IDE installed (version 0.34.0 or later)
Setup Instructions
Get your API key
Open API Access in your Prowlo dashboard.
Click Generate New Key and give it a name like "Cursor". Copy the key immediately — you won't be able to see it again.
Open Cursor MCP settings
In Cursor, open Settings (press Cmd + , on macOS or Ctrl + , on Windows/Linux).
Search for "MCP" in the settings search box. Alternatively, you can manually create or edit the file .cursor/mcp.json in your project root.
Add the Prowlo configuration
Add this configuration to your MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"prowlo": {
"url": "https://api.prowlo.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer prowlo_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}Replace prowlo_your_key_here with the actual API key you copied in Step 1.
Verify the connection
Open Cursor's AI chat by pressing Cmd + L (macOS) or Ctrl + L (Windows/Linux).
Ask the assistant: "Search my Prowlo dataset for posts about pricing". If the connection is working, Cursor will use the Prowlo MCP tools and return matching records.
Tips for Using Prowlo with Cursor
Use Composer to mine feedback
Open Cursor's Composer mode (press Cmd + I) and search your Prowlo Dataset while reviewing your codebase. Composer can turn real user reports into issues, tasks, or docs that reference your actual implementation.
Keep config in your project
Store .cursor/mcp.json at the project level so your whole team can use Prowlo without additional setup. Consider adding it to version control (use environment variable substitution in CI/CD if needed).
Search semantically, not just by keyword
Prowlo embeds every record, so search_dataset matches on meaning, not exact wording. Describe the problem or theme you care about and Cursor will surface the most relevant records from your Dataset.
Manage Watchers and tags from Cursor
You can list and update the Watchers that feed your Dataset, and manage keyword tags, directly from Cursor's AI chat. Ask "List my Watchers" or "Add a tag for 'React performance'" without switching to the dashboard.
Troubleshooting
Connection not working?
Check that your API key is correct and hasn't been revoked. Restart Cursor completely. Look in Cursor's developer console (View → Output) for error messages related to MCP.
Invalid JSON error?
Ensure your mcp.json file is valid JSON. Common issues: trailing commas, unescaped quotes, or missing braces. Use an online JSON validator if needed.
API key not recognized?
Make sure the key starts with prowlo_. If your key has been compromised, revoke it in the Prowlo dashboard and generate a new one.