How to Use the ArcXP MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write and execute tests against ArcXP content?

Yes. Cline can fetch live articles using getanscontent, write a local test suite to validate the schema, run the tests in your terminal, and fix any code discrepancies it finds.

Q: How does Cline handle image searches in ArcXP?

Cline calls the searchphotoassets tool with your search queries to locate images. It then parses the returned media metadata and inserts the correct asset IDs directly into your local code or CMS drafts.

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The `get_ans_content` tool lets Cline retrieve actual article data to build and test your front-end components. Cline pulls the raw JSON, writes the React or Vue code to render it, and displays the working layout. If the layout breaks due to unexpected schema fields, Cline automatically runs `search_ans_content` to fetch more examples, refactors the component, and runs your local tests until everything passes.

Media asset integration and validation

Validating media links in your drafts is managed by `get_photo_asset` and `get_video_asset`. Cline scans your workspace files for broken media references, queries the Arc XP Media Library, and replaces them with valid assets. It builds a complete diff showing the updated image URLs and metadata. Once you approve the changes, Cline uses `update_ans_content` to commit the fixes directly to the CMS.

Author metadata auditing

Auditing content attribution is handled by `list_content_authors` and `get_content_author`. Cline runs these tools to extract author profiles, compares them against your local workspace database, and flags missing bios. Cline can then generate the missing profiles and queue them for creation. It handles the entire lifecycle of author metadata without you leaving VS Code.

Setup guide

Set up ArcXP 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 arcxp-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 ArcXP 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": {
    "arcxp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ArcXP MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and navigate to the Remote Servers tab to add it via the Vinkius URL. You can also manually add the configuration block to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes. Cline can fetch live articles using `get_ans_content`, write a local test suite to validate the schema, run the tests in your terminal, and fix any code discrepancies it finds.

Cline calls the `search_photo_assets` tool with your search queries to locate images. It then parses the returned media metadata and inserts the correct asset IDs directly into your local code or CMS drafts.

Cline will display a detailed tool execution plan before calling `delete_ans_content`. You must manually approve the action in the VS Code sidebar before any assets are permanently removed.

All ANS payloads and author profiles are processed locally inside Cline's sandboxed environment. Vinkius provides zero-trust hosting, meaning your API tokens and editorial content are never stored or inspected.

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