How to Use the Apideck MCP in Cline
Let Cline build integration features and manage your CRM connections directly from your VS Code sidebar.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Apideck MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apideck 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.
Build live CRM dashboards with Cline
Tell Cline to build a customer dashboard and watch it work. The agent uses `list_crm_contacts` to grab real data from HubSpot, writes the React components, and wires up the state. This MCP Server gives Cline the exact schema it needs to generate working, type-safe components using actual production fields.
Automated connection handling in VS Code
Cline handles integration setup end-to-end. By calling `get_vault_connection` and `create_vault_session`, the agent checks which customer connections are active and creates new auth flows. If a connection is stale, Cline calls `delete_vault_connection` and writes a fallback route in your code. You get working integration code without manually testing every OAuth flow.
Run live API tests using the proxy tool
Testing integrations usually means opening Postman. Cline bypasses this by using `execute_proxy` to run live requests directly from your terminal pane. The agent inspects the raw payload returned by the proxy, debugs any payload mismatches, and updates your local files instantly. It is hands-off integration testing right inside VS Code.
Set up Apideck 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
apideck-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 Apideck refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
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"mcpServers": {
"apideck-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Apideck. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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