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 query your Prowlo opportunities, drafts, and intelligence directly from the Cursor AI assistant.
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 Settings → API Keys 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: "List my Prowlo opportunities". If the connection is working, Cursor will use the Prowlo MCP tools and return your opportunities.
Tips for Using Prowlo with Cursor
Use Composer for drafting replies
Open Cursor's Composer mode (press Cmd + I) and ask Prowlo for an opportunity while reviewing your codebase. Composer can draft contextual, product-aware replies 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).
Leverage Prowlo context
Prowlo provides subreddit patterns, engagement rules, and opportunity summaries. Use these in your prompts to help Cursor write replies that align with platform norms and your product positioning.
Manage keywords from Cursor
You can list, add, pause, or delete tracked keywords directly from Cursor's AI chat. Ask "Show me my tracked keywords" or "Add a keyword 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Check that your API key is correct and hasn't been revoked.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.