How to Use the Buildkite MCP in Cline
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Connect Buildkite MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Buildkite 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 automates Buildkite pipeline tasks
Tell Cline to deploy a feature and it uses `create_build` to start the process. It waits for the result and reports back once the job finishes. `list_pipeline_builds` allows the agent to check previous runs. Cline uses this history to determine if a fix is actually working.
Debug your builds using Cline
Cline runs `get_build` to fetch detailed logs for any job. It identifies errors and suggests code changes based on those specific build results. If you need a fresh start, the agent invokes `rebuild` to push your latest changes back through the pipeline. It handles the entire verification cycle.
Inventory organization resources via MCP Server
Use `list_pipelines` to give Cline a map of your project structure. This MCP Server lets the agent see exactly what it can trigger. It lists all available organizations with `list_organizations` to prevent cross-project mistakes. Cline knows exactly where to send your build requests.
Set up Buildkite 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
buildkite-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 Buildkite refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"buildkite-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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