How to Use the Caddy Server MCP in Cline
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Connect Caddy Server MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Caddy Server 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 your Caddy Server configuration
Cline executes `append_config` or `delete_config` to alter your server routing rules autonomously. It modifies your JSON config files as part of a larger coding task. When you need to update a specific block, Cline uses `get_config_by_id` to target the exact object. It changes your infrastructure while you watch the diffs.
Real-time upstream analysis for Cline
Cline checks `get_upstreams` to see if your proxy destinations are reachable. It reports the status back to you before continuing with the deployment. Use `get_metrics` to have Cline summarize the current server performance. It turns raw Prometheus data into a human-readable update.
Automated PKI certificate tasks in Cline
Cline fetches your certificate info using `get_pki_ca` to ensure your TLS setup is valid. It reduces the time spent on manual certificate verification. If the server needs a restart, `stop_server` handles the shutdown procedure. Cline takes care of the process lifecycle so you don't have to.
Set up Caddy Server 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
caddy-server-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 Caddy Server refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"caddy-server-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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