How to Use the BallDontLie MCP in Cline
Run Cline inside VS Code to fetch live NBA game data and build sports applications without manual API integration.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect BallDontLie MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect BallDontLie 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 NBA trackers with Cline
The `list_games` tool enables Cline to pull live match schedules and scores directly into your VS Code editor. Cline reads these payloads to write react components or backend routes without leaving your workspace. You can tell the agent to build a dashboard, and it will use this MCP Server to fetch actual game results, write the code, and show you the diff.
Populate local databases with player details
The `list_players` tool gives Cline the ability to search the NBA registry and map player profiles to your local schema. The agent runs the query, extracts the IDs, and writes the seed files automatically. This eliminates the need to manually download CSV files or write mock data generators when building your sports apps.
Retrieve deep game analytics on demand
The `get_game_details` tool provides Cline with granular matchup statistics, including team scores and game status. Your agent uses this data to write unit tests with real-world inputs instead of dummy objects. Cline can run the test suite, catch errors, and adjust the parsing logic based on the real API responses it receives.
Set up BallDontLie 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
balldontlie-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 BallDontLie 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": {
"balldontlie-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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