Pinterest MCP Server
[](https://smithery.ai/server/mcp-pinterest)
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](https://nodejs.org/) (v18 or higher)
- [Cursor IDE](https://cursor.sh/) for MCP integration
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install mcp-pinterest for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/mcp-pinterest):
Manual
- Clone this repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/terryso/mcp-pinterest.git pinterest-mcp-server cd pinterest-mcp-server ```
- Install dependencies: ```bash npm install ```
Usage
Command Mode (Recommended)
Build the server:
You can now use this server as an MCP server in Cursor.
Configuring as MCP Server in Cursor
- Open Cursor IDE
- Go to Settings ( ) > Extensions > MCP
- Click "Add Server"
- Enter the following details: - Name: Pinterest MCP - Type: Command - Command: `node` - Args: `["/path/to/mcp-pinterest/dist/pinterest-mcp-server.js"]` Cursor MCP `~/.cursor/mcp.json` ```json "pinterest": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/mcp-pinterest/dist/pinterest-mcp-server.js"] } ```
- 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:
The AI will use the MCP server to search Pinterest and display the results.
Example Screenshot

*Screenshot showing a search for 20 images of 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:
- Modify `pinterest-mcp-server.ts`
- Register new functions using the MCP SDK
- Implement the function logic
- 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](LICENSE) file for details.