How to Use the Arcadia Plug MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline and Arcadia Plug write tests for my utility app?

Yes. The agent pulls live data using getstatement and uses those exact values to write your unit tests. It ensures your parsing logic matches the real API structure.

Q: What happens if Cline tries to fetch an invalid Arcadia Plug account?

The agent will hit an error when it runs getaccountcheck. Cline reads that failure, stops the current task, and asks you to fix the underlying credential issue before continuing.

Build utility dashboards in VS Code. Cline pulls real Arcadia Plug data via this MCP Server to write UI components.

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Cline builds React components using actual utility data instead of dummy JSON. You tell the agent to create a statement viewer, and it immediately calls `list_statements` through the MCP Server to see the shape of the incoming data. It writes the interface based on the exact fields returned by the API. Generating the code is only half the job. Cline then uses `get_statement` to pull a specific bill, writes a test suite against that live data, and shows you the diff. You get a working component backed by real utility metrics in minutes.

Manage utility credentials through Cline

Hardcoding utility logins is a terrible idea. When you ask Cline to set up a new facility integration, it queries `list_credentials` to see what is already available. The agent maps out existing logins before writing any authentication logic. This prevents duplicate API calls and messy state management. Cline verifies the active connections using `get_account_check`, ensuring the boilerplate it generates will actually authenticate when you hit save.

Connect meters to code via this MCP Server

Writing infrastructure tracking tools requires accurate meter IDs. Cline reaches out through the MCP Server and executes `list_meters` to grab the physical hardware identifiers. It then pulls `list_accounts` to associate those meters with the right corporate entity. The agent takes that raw output and generates a typed database schema automatically. You do not have to guess which fields are nullable or what the relationships look like. Cline handles the translation from API response to TypeScript interface.

Setup guide

Set up Arcadia Plug 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 arcadia-plug-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 Arcadia Plug 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": {
    "arcadia-plug-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Arcadia Plug MCP in Cline

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar. You can install it via the Marketplace tab or add the streamable HTTP URL under the Remote Servers tab.

Yes. The agent pulls live data using `get_statement` and uses those exact values to write your unit tests. It ensures your parsing logic matches the real API structure.

The agent will hit an error when it runs `get_account_check`. Cline reads that failure, stops the current task, and asks you to fix the underlying credential issue before continuing.

If you ask it to. Tell the agent to export your infrastructure layout, and it will call `list_meters`, format the output, and save a new CSV or JSON file directly to your workspace.

Vinkius handles the authorization layer outside your local machine. The server runs in a zero-trust environment, meaning your login details and meter readings pass through an isolated tunnel that vanishes after the request.

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