Browserhub MCP Server for Cline 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Browserhub through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER
Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Browserhub and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"browserhub": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Browserhub MCP Server
Connect your Browserhub.io account to any AI agent and orchestrate your web scraping, data extraction, and proxy management workflows through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Browserhub tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Scraper Oversight — List all your configured scrapers and blueprints, and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
- Job Execution — Trigger scraping jobs with dynamic URL overrides and monitor their progress in real-time.
- Direct Scraping — Perform one-off URL extractions using real browsers without pre-defined scrapers.
- Data Retrieval — Retrieve structured data captured by your jobs directly into your workspace.
- Infrastructure Management — List available proxy locations and check your account credit balance.
- Task History — List and inspect all your previous scraping jobs.
The Browserhub MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Browserhub to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Browserhub MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Browserhub
Ask Cline: "Using Browserhub, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Browserhub MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Browserhub through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Browserhub + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Browserhub MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Browserhub and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Browserhub tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Browserhub and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Browserhub for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Browserhub MCP Tools for Cline (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Browserhub to Cline via MCP:
direct_scrape
Perform a one-off URL scrape without a pre-defined scraper
get_account_balance
Check account credit balance
get_blueprint
Get details of a specific blueprint
get_scraper
Get details of a specific scraper
get_scraping_job
Get status and results of a scraping job
list_blueprints
List all scraper blueprints
list_proxy_locations
List all available proxy locations
list_scrapers
List all configured scrapers
list_scraping_jobs
List all scraping jobs
run_scraper
Start a scraping job using a specific scraper
Example Prompts for Browserhub in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Browserhub immediately.
"List all my configured scrapers in Browserhub."
"Scrape the URL https://example.com using the 'E-commerce' scraper."
"Check my Browserhub account credit balance."
Troubleshooting Browserhub MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Browserhub to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server shows error in sidebar
Browserhub + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Browserhub MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
Connect Browserhub with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Browserhub to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.