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

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• Cursor IDE for MCP integration

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 /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

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.