How to Use the Ankr (Web3 Node API) MCP in Cline
Cline builds your crypto dashboard by querying real-time chain data through this MCP Server.
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Connect Ankr (Web3 Node API) MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ankr (Web3 Node API) 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.
Cline performs end-to-end blockchain tasks
Tell Cline to build a portfolio tracker, and it will use `ankr_getAccountBalance` to pull your holdings. It then formats that data into a clean React component without you writing the fetch logic. You avoid the tedium of manual data entry. Cline figures out which chain to query and handles the API integration automatically using the tool definitions.
Real-time chain interaction in Cline
When you need to debug a stuck transaction, Cline uses `eth_getTransactionReceipt` to find out what went wrong. It reads the logs and tells you exactly which revert reason caused the failure. You don't have to hunt through block explorers. The tool provides the raw data, and Cline explains it in plain English.
Deploy and test with Cline
Cline can simulate transactions using `simulateTransaction` to ensure your deployment scripts won't error out. It checks gas requirements and estimates costs before you execute. This keeps your development environment clean. You get a report on potential issues before a single cent is spent on gas fees.
Set up Ankr (Web3 Node API) 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.
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Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
ankr-web3-node-api-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.
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Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Ankr (Web3 Node API) refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ankr-web3-node-api-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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