How to Use the Better Stack MCP in Cline
Cline handles your Better Stack uptime monitors and incident reporting autonomously.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Better Stack MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Better Stack 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 manages Better Stack monitors
Cline uses `create_monitor` to spin up new checks when you build a new service. It writes the monitor to your account without manual input. Use `delete_monitor` if you need to clean up old endpoints. Cline executes these changes as part of your larger dev tasks.
Automate Better Stack incident triage
Cline runs `list_incidents` to track service health. It identifies patterns in downtime and reports them back to you. When you need details, `get_monitor` provides the technical specs of a failing check. Cline uses this to determine if the issue is a false alarm.
View Better Stack heartbeats in Cline
The agent calls `list_heartbeats` to verify your cron jobs are still firing. It keeps an eye on background tasks for you. Everything stays inside your VS Code window. You get the status of your status pages using `list_status_pages` as Cline builds your infrastructure.
Set up Better Stack 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
better-stack-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 Better Stack refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"better-stack-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Better Stack. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
Why Choose Vinkius
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Real-time monitoring
Live
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Single dashboard
One
place for every integration
Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.
Common questions about Better Stack MCP in Cline
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