How to Use the Accela MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline use Accela to automate record creation?

Cline executes createrecord within its autonomous loop to build permit files. It reads your local workspace context to populate the correct fields and verifies the creation via getrecord.

Q: Can Cline handle document uploads to Accela?

Yes, Cline uses uploaddocument to push files like blueprints or site photos directly from your project directory. It verifies the upload by running listdocuments against the target record.

Q: Where do I store my MCP Server configuration settings?

Save your connection details in clinemcpsettings.json under the mcpServers key. Cline loads the thirteen MCP tools immediately upon startup.

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The `create_record` tool allows Cline to spin up new permit applications and file structures directly from your code editor. Your agent inspects your local schema, maps the JSON payload, and writes the integration scripts to insert records into the municipal system. If Cline detects a validation error, it uses `get_record` to pull the live schema. It then rewrites the local parser and runs tests to ensure future submissions pass municipal validation.

Automated Inspection Management in Cline

The `list_inspections` tool retrieves all scheduled and completed field reviews for any active permit. Cline uses this data to build status dashboards, write custom reporting scripts, or trigger alerts for failed inspections. When a status changes, Cline executes `update_inspection` to record the new grade. It then updates the master file via `update_record` to keep your internal database perfectly synchronized with local inspectors.

Context-Aware Address and Contact Verification

The `search_addresses` tool validates geographic locations against official municipal databases inside your VS Code workspace. Cline calls this tool to sanitize user input before saving contact or property details. To clean up duplicate profiles, the agent runs `search_contacts` to find existing contractor records. It then links the correct entity to the permit using `create_contact`, preventing database bloat.

Setup guide

Set up Accela MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

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 accela-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 Accela refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "accela-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Accela MCP in Cline

Cline executes `create_record` within its autonomous loop to build permit files. It reads your local workspace context to populate the correct fields and verifies the creation via `get_record`.

Yes, Cline uses `upload_document` to push files like blueprints or site photos directly from your project directory. It verifies the upload by running `list_documents` against the target record.

Open the Cline MCP panel in VS Code to view the live tool execution logs. If a tool like `search_records` fails, Cline reads the error output and adjusts its request payload automatically.

Save your connection details in `cline_mcp_settings.json` under the `mcpServers` key. Cline loads the thirteen MCP tools immediately upon startup.

Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your API tokens and citizen contact records are never exposed. All data transmissions are encrypted end-to-end, keeping your municipal integrations compliant with local privacy laws.

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