Build Anything with MCP (browser tools)



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Summary of Video Transcript: Using mCP and Cursor ID for Web Development

Introduction to mCP

  • mCP stands for Model Contexts Protocol, likened to a USB port for AI applications.
  • It connects AI models to tools or applications like code editors.

Web Development Workflow

  • Typically involves a visual component (web page), developer console, and code editor.
  • Demonstrates using Chrome and Cursor ID for debugging and editing.

Debugging with Cursor ID

  • Instead of manually copying error messages, Cursor ID can be asked to fix errors.
  • Screenshots can be sent to Cursor ID for analysis and solutions.

Manual and Automatic Modes

  • Demonstrates fixing a bug on a financial dashboard in manual mode.
  • Shows how to enable automatic mode in Cursor settings, including setting a comment deny list for safety.
  • Makes visual adjustments to the dashboard using Cursor ID’s automatic mode.

Installation of Browser Tools mCP

  • Requires Node.js installation from a provided URL (not specified in the transcript).
  • Installation guide URL is mentioned but not provided in the transcript.
  • Details on setting up mCP on Windows and subsystem Linux are given.
  • Instructions on downloading and installing a Chrome extension for mCP.
  • Explains how to check if the Chrome extension is installed correctly.
  • Describes setting up the mCP server inside Cursor and adding tools for debugging.

Running the mCP Server

  • Provides a command to run the mCP server (MPX agentes AI browser tools server).
  • Offers a solution for addressing port conflicts with net stat and taskkill commands.
  • Demonstrates the connection between the mCP server and the web browser.

Conclusion

  • Shows a successful connection between Cursor IDE and the web browser using mCP.
  • The video aims to demonstrate how mCP and Cursor ID can enhance web development efficiency.

(Note: The summary does not include any URLs or CLI commands as they were not provided in the transcript text.)