Olostep × Cursor
Web scraping and search inside the Cursor agent
Capabilities
What the plugin exposes in Cursor
Live web data in your editor, same API, MCP tools in chat
The plugin ships the Olostep MCP server and pairs it with Cursor’s agent: scrape pages, search, batch URLs, crawl sites, map links, and request grounded AI answers without leaving the IDE.
Install from the Cursor Directory with Add to Cursor, with no manual npx wiring for the default flow.
MCP tools match our public API: one mental model from dashboard keys to agent calls.
Full browser rendering and infrastructure for JavaScript-heavy sites and difficult targets.
Free tier credits on the Olostep dashboard, try real scrapes before scaling.
Scrape & extract
Turn any URL into Markdown, HTML, JSON, or plain text, ideal for docs, issues, and pages that need JavaScript execution.
View in docsSearch the web
Structured search results for research, comparisons, and grounding answers on current information.
View in docsAI answers
Ask natural-language questions with citations from live web context, useful for briefs and verification.
View in docsBatch scrape URLs
Submit large URL lists in one job and process them in parallel for ingestion and enrichment pipelines.
View in docsCreate crawl
Follow links from a start URL to scrape multi-page sites such as documentation or blogs.
View in docsCreate map
Discover URLs across a domain before you crawl or batch; plan routes and filter scope.
View in docsTool names and parameters align with the Olostep MCP server documentation and the plugin README on GitHub.
Setup
Directory install, API key, first run
Install Olostep from the Cursor Directory
Use the official plugin listing so Cursor bundles the MCP server and onboarding. You’ll paste your Olostep API key during install; after that, web tools are available to the agent like any other MCP integration.
Open the Cursor Directory listing
Go to the Olostep plugin page on the Cursor Directory. Confirm you’re on the official Olostep listing before you install.
Olostep on the Cursor Directory
Click Add to Cursor
Use Add to Cursor to start installation from the listing. Cursor will walk through the plugin flow and prepare the bundled Olostep MCP server for your workspace.
Add to Cursor directly from here
Add your API key and complete install
When prompted, paste your Olostep API key from olostep.com/dashboard and continue through Install. If you see a red warning or alert during this step, it is a generic Cursor notice; unless install explicitly fails, you can continue; your key is used to authenticate the Olostep MCP server.
Get your API key from the Olostep dashboard
Ready to go
Open Cursor chat or the agent, describe what you need (scrape a URL, search the web, map a site, start a crawl, or run a batch), and confirm the Olostep tools appear in the tool list. You’re on the same API as our docs; tune formats and options from tool parameters.
Get your API key from the Olostep dashboard.
Use cases
What developers run with Olostep in Cursor
What teams build with Olostep + Cursor with Cursor
From debugging with live issues to ingesting docs; patterns that fit agent-first development in the editor.
Debug with live context
Scrape GitHub issues, forums, or changelogs so the agent cites real threads instead of guessing error text.
Docs and API reference
Crawl or map documentation sites, pull Markdown into chat, and keep answers aligned with the current published version.
Migrations and upgrades
Search and scrape breaking-change notes across vendors, then let the agent plan refactors against fresh content.
Structured extraction
Scrape pages to JSON or typed fields for fixtures, tests, and codegen, without maintaining one-off scrapers per site.
Need ideas? See the Cursor integration guide for limits, async flows, and output formats.
FAQ
Directory install, MCP, and troubleshooting
How the Cursor plugin relates to MCP, manual config, and common setup questions.
Frequently asked questions
Product & Capabilities
- How do I install Olostep in Cursor?
Open the Olostep listing on the Cursor Directory (cursor.directory), click Add to Cursor, and complete the flow. Paste your Olostep API key when asked. After install, Olostep MCP tools are available to the agent.
- Is this the same as adding olostep-mcp manually?
The Cursor Directory plugin bundles the Olostep MCP server and onboarding so you do not have to edit mcp.json yourself for the default path. Advanced users can still configure the server manually; behavior matches the same MCP tools and API.
Usage & Automation
- Why did I see a red warning during install?
Cursor sometimes shows a generic warning during third-party plugin or MCP setup. If the install completes and you can run Olostep tools, the warning is informational. If tools never appear, reconnect your API key from the dashboard and retry.
- Does Olostep handle JavaScript-rendered pages in Cursor?
Yes. Requests use Olostep’s browser rendering pipeline, so SPAs and client-rendered content are supported, not only static HTML.
Pricing & Plans
- Where do I get support or report issues?
Use the Olostep dashboard for API keys and usage, docs.olostep.com for API reference, and the olostep-cursor-plugin repository on GitHub for plugin-specific feedback.
Start using Olostep with Cursor
500 free credits to get started
No credit card required. Full documentation is on the docs site.