How to Use the Affinda MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline use Affinda to extract invoice data?

Cline calls createdocument with the invoice URL, waits for the extraction, and writes the resulting JSON directly into your project's data directory.

Q: Can Cline manage my Affinda document queues?

Yes, Cline runs listdocuments to monitor processing states and can write scripts to handle failed parses.

Q: Does the Affinda MCP Server support custom schemas in Cline?

Active model discovery happens when Cline queries listdocumenttypes to generate matching code.

Let Cline extract structured data from invoices and resumes using this Affinda MCP Server to build live database records.

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Direct JSON Extraction inside VS Code

To extract data inside VS Code, Cline triggers `create_document` to send document URLs directly to Affinda. The Cline agent waits for the structured Affinda JSON to return, bypassing manual API testing tools in your editor. After receiving the Affinda payload, Cline writes custom parser logic to map the extracted invoice or resume fields to your database schema. You get verified Affinda data structures written straight into your active Cline workspace.

Cline MCP Server Workspace Auditing

To coordinate files, Cline runs `list_workspaces` to inspect your Affinda structural layouts. The Cline agent uses this Affinda map to configure your local VS Code environment variables automatically. Running `list_documents` alongside this allows Cline to check which Affinda files have finished processing. Cleaning up processed Affinda items becomes automatic when Cline writes an archiving script based on those statuses.

Fetch Live Document Schemas on the Fly

To generate accurate TypeScript types, Cline calls `get_document` to pull the raw Affinda extraction status. The Cline agent inspects this live Affinda data to generate code without reading documentation. Checking `list_document_types` first ensures your Affinda account supports passports, invoices, or resumes before Cline triggers a parse. Errors in your Cline document processing pipelines disappear when the agent checks Affinda models beforehand.

Setup guide

Set up Affinda 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 affinda-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 Affinda 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": {
    "affinda-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Affinda MCP in Cline

Cline calls `create_document` with the invoice URL, waits for the extraction, and writes the resulting JSON directly into your project's data directory.

Yes, Cline runs `list_documents` to monitor processing states and can write scripts to handle failed parses.

Active model discovery happens when Cline queries `list_document_types` to generate matching code.

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and paste the Vinkius connection URL to instantly register all five document tools.

Your files are processed securely by Affinda, and the Vinkius gateway ensures the extracted JSON is sent directly to Cline over an encrypted connection with zero local storage of your document binaries.

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