How to Use the Ably MCP in Cline
Let Cline write, test, and deploy real-time messaging pipelines with Ably directly in your VS Code workspace.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Ably MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ably to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Read and modify message streams via Cline
`get_messages` pulls the historical log of any channel directly into your workspace. Vinkius runs this MCP Server to let Cline pull payloads and write matching TypeScript interfaces. If you need to edit or delete a live message, `update_message` handles it. Cline can run these updates during testing to confirm your client-side UI reacts correctly.
Build push notification systems with this MCP Server
`push_publish` sends immediate alerts to mobile devices directly from your workspace. Cline uses this tool to test your push payloads without leaving VS Code. For large-scale testing, Cline can trigger `batch_push_publish` to simulate high-traffic notification events. It writes the testing script and executes it in one run.
Monitor real-time traffic statistics
`get_stats` retrieves your application usage metrics directly from the API. Cline uses this data to write performance reports or alert you to high usage. When debugging, `get_channel_metadata` gives Cline the current state of any active channel. It uses these details to pinpoint why messages might be lagging.
Set up Ably MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
ably-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Ably refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ably-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Why Choose Vinkius
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Real-time monitoring
Live
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Built-in savings
60%
lower AI costs
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Single dashboard
One
place for every integration
Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.
Common questions about Ably MCP in Cline
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