How to Use the Apperio MCP in Cline
Build custom legal spend dashboards and approve Apperio invoices autonomously inside VS Code with Cline.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Apperio MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apperio 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 builds legal tracking interfaces
Cline uses `list_invoices` to pull live billing data and build custom front-end tracking interfaces. The agent writes the React components, fetches granular data via `get_invoice_details`, and hooks up the UI elements in your local workspace. Adding interactive buttons triggers `approve_invoice` directly from the interface, saving you from manual portal updates.
Automate matter mapping and tagging
Cline calls `list_matters` to find active case files and maps them directly to your local code repositories. It reads the code context and matches it with case details pulled from `get_matter_header` to keep your documentation accurate. The agent queries existing categories with `list_matter_tags` and applies them using `tag_matter` whenever you commit code related to a patent or contract.
Manage workflows with this Apperio MCP Server
Cline inspects your pending legal bills by fetching the workflow using `get_invoice_approval_workflow`. It maps out the approval chain and flags any blocked invoices that need immediate attention from management. Running `reject_invoice` flags the charge with the exact reasoning you provide, first validating the connection status using `get_account_check` to avoid API drops.
Set up Apperio 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
apperio-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 Apperio refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apperio-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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