How to Use the Azure DevOps MCP in Cline
Turn Cline into your personal release manager by pulling Azure DevOps builds and work items into VS Code via MCP.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Azure DevOps MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Azure DevOps 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.
Connect Cline to your Azure DevOps MCP Server
When you tell your agent to fix a bug, it uses `list_work_items` to find the exact issue ID you mentioned. It knows what to work on without you pasting the URL. After writing the code, the agent needs context on where things live. It calls `list_repositories` to verify the module structure before generating the final diff. The entire loop happens inside your editor.
Monitor pipelines while you code
When you push a commit, ask your MCP agent to run `list_builds` to check if your changes broke the main branch. Switching windows breaks focus. If something goes wrong, it can dig deeper. It pulls `list_pipelines` to see which specific stage failed, letting you fix the issue before anyone else notices.
Understand project structure fast
Running `list_projects` gives your agent a complete map of the organization's architecture instantly. Joining a new codebase usually means days of confusion. From there, it can execute `list_project_teams` to figure out who owns the specific service you are modifying. You get the context you need to write code that actually fits the existing system.
Set up Azure DevOps 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
azure-devops-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 Azure DevOps refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure-devops-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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