MCP_Project

# ⚙️ 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: ```bash python3 --version <img width="853" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7c6072cb-a3a7-4e71-b307-2a215eebd139" /> <img width="870" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fa43506f-2936-40cf-a502-da841d2c0286" /> <img width="914" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/700f5685-eedc-4400-a143-7dc2fde818cd" /> # 🔥 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](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](https://www.firecrawl.dev/docs). --- ## 🔒 Security Notice > Always keep your API key secure. > **Never** commit it to public repositories or share it publicly