⚙️ How to Set Up a Local MCP Server with Cursor IDE

Follow the steps below to run your own MCP server locally and test it using custom tool commands in Cursor IDE.

🛠️ Files Included

• mcp_server.py
  The Python script that runs the local MCP server.

• mcp_local_mcp_server_settings_for_Cursor_IDE.json
  Configuration to register the MCP server in Cursor IDE.

🚀 Steps to Set Up the MCP Server

1. Ensure Python is Installed
   Run the following in your terminal to check:

   python3 --version
   

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🔥 How to Get a Firecrawl API Key

Follow the steps below to obtain your Firecrawl API key and start integrating it into your applications.

🚀 Steps to Generate an API Key

1. Go to the API Key Page
   Open https://www.firecrawl.dev/app/api-keys in your web browser.

2. Sign In to Firecrawl
   If you're not already logged in:

   • Enter your email and password.
   • If you don’t have an account, sign up using the Sign Up or Create Account option.

3. Access the API Keys Management Page
   After logging in, you’ll be redirected to the API keys management dashboard.

4. Create a New API Key
   Click the Create New API Key or Generate API Key button (it’s typically easy to find).

5. Configure Your Key
   You may be prompted to:

   • Give your API key a name.
   • Choose the permissions/scopes.
   • Define any usage limits or restrictions.

6. Generate the Key
   Confirm your settings by clicking Create or Generate.

7. Save the API Key
   The new API key will be shown on screen.
   ⚠️ Important: Copy and securely save the key immediately. It may only be shown once.

8. Verify Key Creation
   Your key should now appear in your list of active API keys on the page.

9. Use the API Key
   Include it in your API requests as per the Firecrawl documentation.

🔒 Security Notice

Always keep your API key secure.
Never commit it to public repositories or share it publicly