How to connect Browser tool to Cursor

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How to integrate Browser tool MCP with Cursor

Cursor is one of the leading AI-powered code editors. It is built to help developers write, understand, and refactor code faster with AI assistance built directly into the editor.

And in this guide, I will explain the easiest and most secure way to connect your Browser tool account to Cursor via Composio Connect, so it can copy highlighted text from this webpage, drag and drop a file to upload section, fetch and summarize main page content, and more without ever putting your account credentials at risk.

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Why Composio?

  • 1,000+ SaaS toolkits out of the box. Skip the work of building and maintaining integrations, Composio gives you instant access to a vast catalog of pre-built connectors.
  • One MCP server for every app. Connect any of your applications on demand through a single endpoint, rather than juggling a separate server for each app.
  • Smart, context-aware tool loading. Unlike traditional MCP servers that dump every available tool into the LLM context window, Composio searches for and loads only the tools relevant to the task at hand. A remote CLI workbench lets LLMs compose these tools into workflows for complex automation.

Connect Browser tool to Cursor

Two ways to install — pick whichever you prefer.

1. Install with one click

Click the button below to add Composio to Cursor.

Install in Cursor

2. Or add manually

Add to your Cursor mcp.json

Open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root (or ~/.cursor/mcp.json for global config) and add the following configuration:

bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Restart Cursor, then click "Connect" next to Composio in MCP Tools settings.

Cursor MCP Tools settings with Connect button next to Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

Connect your Browser tool account

Back in Cursor, ask the agent to connect to Browser tool or give it any Browser tool-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Copy highlighted text from this webpage"
  • "Drag and drop a file to upload section"
  • "Fetch and summarize main page content"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Browser tool.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in Cursor, and your Browser tool account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Copy Selected TextCopy currently selected text on the page to clipboard - ideal for extracting highlighted content, copying form data, or harvesting visible text selections.
Drag and DropExecute precise drag and drop operations - essential for file uploads, list reordering, element moving, and complex ui interactions that require drag-based manipulation.
Fetch Webpage ContentYour eyes: get page content for decision-making.
Get Clipboard ContentRead current content from the system clipboard - essential for data transfer workflows, extracting copied text, and reading user-copied data for processing.
Keyboard ShortcutExecute keyboard shortcuts and key combinations - essential for copy/paste, navigation, and application commands that agents need for efficient browser automation.
Mouse ClickPrecision clicker: manual clicking with coordinates.
Mouse Double ClickExecute a precise double click at specified screen coordinates - ideal for opening files, selecting text, or activating ui elements that require double click gestures.
Mouse Down (Press and Hold)Press and hold mouse button at coordinates - use for starting custom drag operations, text selections, or long-press interactions.
Mouse MoveMove mouse cursor to precise coordinates without clicking - perfect for triggering hover effects, revealing tooltips, and positioning for subsequent interactions.
Mouse Up (Release Button)Release mouse button at coordinates - completes drag operations, text selections, and long-press interactions.
Navigate to URLAlways start here: creates browser session and navigates to url.
Paste TextPaste text content at the current cursor position - perfect for filling forms, inserting data into text fields, or quick content insertion at focused elements.
AI Perform Web TaskAi automation: complex workflows only.
Screenshot WebpageCapture high-quality screenshot of any webpage with extensive customization options - perfect for archiving, visual documentation, full-page captures, and cross-device viewport testing.
Scroll PagePage navigation: smooth scrolling.
Set Clipboard ContentStore text content in the system clipboard for later paste operations - perfect for preparing data transfers, staging content for forms, or cross-application data sharing.
Take ScreenshotVisual verification: capture screenshot of current browser viewport.
Type TextControlled input: human-like typing.

Conclusion

You have successfully connected Browser tool to Cursor using Composio Connect. Your agent can now use Browser tool securely without exposing credentials in prompts or local scripts.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Browser tool MCP?

With a standalone Browser tool MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Browser tool tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Browser tool and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with Cursor?

Yes, you can. Cursor fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Browser tool tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Browser tool while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Browser tool scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Browser tool data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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