How to Use the AP Elections API MCP in Cline
Build custom election dashboards in Cline by pulling live AP Elections API feeds.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect AP Elections API MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect AP Elections 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.
Automated race analysis for Cline
Cline uses `get_election_results` to scrape vote tallies and writes the output into your project files. It takes the raw JSON from the server and turns it into a structured summary. When you need to update a dashboard, tell the agent to run the relevant tools. It fetches the data, writes the logic, and commits the changes.
Map candidates with Cline
Run `list_election_candidates` to generate a full roster for any date. Cline imports this into your environment so you can build out your UI components. This removes the manual work of searching through databases. The agent does the heavy lifting while you verify the output.
Debug API connections in Cline
Use `check_api_status` as a pre-flight check in your task chain. Cline verifies the connection before it starts writing code to avoid runtime errors. It keeps your workflow moving by handling the handshake logic. If the server is offline, the agent reports the issue to you instantly.
Set up AP Elections API 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
ap-elections-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.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest AP Elections 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": {
"ap-elections-api-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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