How to Use the Brevo MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline send transactional messages through Brevo?

Cline uses the sendemail tool to trigger test notifications directly during your local debugging sessions. It verifies that your templates render correctly before you commit the code.

Q: How does Cline update subscriber data in Brevo?

Cline executes getcontact to check existing records, then runs createcontact to add or update user profiles. It automates this process when you ask it to clean up local database mismatches.

Q: Where do I add the Brevo API keys for Cline?

Open your clinemcpsettings.json file and add the Vinkius endpoint under your remote servers list. This routes all tool requests through a secure connection without exposing raw credentials.

Q: Can I view my active marketing lists in VS Code?

Yes, you can ask Cline to run listcontactlists to display all your active audience segments in the sidebar. It helps you verify list IDs when writing integration code.

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Syncing user databases to Brevo lists via Cline

The `create_contact` tool inserts new subscribers directly into your audience database while Cline builds your signup forms. Cline generates the frontend component, writes the API route, and registers test contacts to verify the connection. To organize these users, Cline uses `list_contact_lists` to find your newsletter segment. It maps your database fields to Brevo attributes, ensuring your contact lists stay clean and structured.

Running live email diagnostics inside VS Code

The `get_smtp_statistics` tool retrieves transactional delivery metrics so Cline can debug your application's notification engine. Cline reviews bounce rates and latency times to identify why your password reset emails are failing. When errors occur, Cline calls `list_senders` to confirm you are using an approved domain. It fixes the configuration errors in your local workspace using this MCP Server's direct diagnostic capabilities.

Building campaigns with the Brevo MCP Server

The `create_email_campaign` tool lets Cline generate and schedule marketing blasts directly from your codebase. Cline pulls markdown files from your repository, converts them to formatted HTML, and creates the draft. Once the draft is created, Cline calls `list_email_campaigns` to verify the setup against your existing schedule. You review the final layout in the VS Code diff viewer before approving the launch.

Setup guide

Set up Brevo 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 brevo-alternative-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 Brevo 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": {
    "brevo-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Brevo MCP in Cline

Cline uses the `send_email` tool to trigger test notifications directly during your local debugging sessions. It verifies that your templates render correctly before you commit the code.

Cline executes `get_contact` to check existing records, then runs `create_contact` to add or update user profiles. It automates this process when you ask it to clean up local database mismatches.

Open your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file and add the Vinkius endpoint under your remote servers list. This routes all tool requests through a secure connection without exposing raw credentials.

Yes, you can ask Cline to run `list_contact_lists` to display all your active audience segments in the sidebar. It helps you verify list IDs when writing integration code.

Your contact names, email addresses, and campaign metrics are processed in ephemeral memory. Vinkius never caches your subscriber records or exposes them to external servers.

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