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Pinterest MCP Server

by terryso

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Pinterest image search and information retrieval. It allows users to search for images and retrieve detailed information about them directly from Cursor IDE.

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Pinterest MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Pinterest image search and information retrieval.

Features

  • Search for images on Pinterest by keywords
  • Retrieve detailed information about Pinterest images
  • Seamless integration with Cursor IDE through MCP
  • Support for headless browser mode
  • Limit control for search results

Prerequisites

Installation

Installing via Smithery

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

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

Manual

  1. Clone this repository:

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

    npm install
    

Usage

Command Mode (Recommended)

Build the server:

npm run build

You can now use this server as an MCP server in Cursor.

Configuring as 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
    • Args: ["/path/to/mcp-pinterest/dist/pinterest-mcp-server.js"]

    或者直接编辑Cursor的MCP配置文件(通常位于~/.cursor/mcp.json),添加以下内容:

    "pinterest": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/mcp-pinterest/dist/pinterest-mcp-server.js"]
    }
    
  5. Click "Save"

Available MCP Functions

The server exposes the following MCP functions:

  • pinterest_search: Search for images on Pinterest by 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: Get detailed information about a Pinterest image

    • Parameters:
      • image_url: URL of the Pinterest image (required)

Example Usage in Cursor

Once configured, you can use the Pinterest MCP functions directly in Cursor's AI chat:

Search for robot images on Pinterest

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

Example Screenshot

Pinterest Search Example

Pinterest Search Example

Screenshot showing a search for 20 images of 三上悠亚 with all images successfully downloaded.

Development

Project Structure

  • pinterest-mcp-server.ts: Main server file
  • dist/pinterest-mcp-server.js: Built JavaScript file for production
  • package.json: Project configuration and dependencies

Adding New Features

To add new MCP functions:

  1. Modify pinterest-mcp-server.ts
  2. Register new functions using the MCP SDK
  3. Implement the function logic
  4. Rebuild with npm run build

Troubleshooting

  • If the server fails to start, check if the port is already in use
  • Ensure all dependencies are correctly installed with npm install
  • Make sure TypeScript is properly configured with a tsconfig.json file
  • If you encounter build errors, try running npm install -D typescript @types/node
  • Verify network connectivity for Pinterest access

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.