How to Use the CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write code using CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) data?

Yes, Cline reads the live output from MCP tools like gettransaction and writes matching TypeScript interfaces. This makes it easy to build typed applications that process real ledger data.

Q: How do I check transaction inputs and outputs?

Use the gettransactionutxos tool. It returns the exact UTXO set for any transaction hash, allowing Cline to map out how ADA and assets moved between addresses.

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Setup CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) with Cline

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The `get_latest_blocks` tool fetches the most recent blocks added to the Cardano ledger. Cline uses this data to write frontend components that display real-time network updates without relying on static mock data. You tell Cline to build a status widget, and it reads the live block headers, writes the React code, and verifies the layout. It connects the UI elements directly to actual blockchain events in one go.

Native asset and token tracking

The `get_asset` tool pulls metadata, supply details, and minting information for native assets. Cline runs this tool alongside `list_asset_transactions` to generate token reports directly in your editor workspace. When you are building a portfolio tracker, Cline inspects the token data structures. It writes parsing functions that handle the assets precisely as they exist on the mainnet.

Automated stake pool research

The `get_pool` tool retrieves registration details, margins, and performance metrics for any Cardano stake pool. By calling `list_pools` via the MCP Server, Cline can populate local databases with active pool lists. You don't need to manually scrape block explorers or write custom API wrappers. Your coding agent does the heavy lifting of parsing the pool registration parameters.

Setup guide

Set up CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) 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 cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-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 CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) 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": {
    "cardanoscan-cardano-block-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about CardanoScan (Cardano Block Explorer API) MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP icon. Add the server URL in the settings panel, or paste the configuration directly into your local `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, Cline reads the live output from MCP tools like `get_transaction` and writes matching TypeScript interfaces. This makes it easy to build typed applications that process real ledger data.

It connects to the main Cardano network to pull live production data. Cline can query any mainnet block using `get_block` or find active pools with `list_pools`.

Use the `get_transaction_utxos` tool. It returns the exact UTXO set for any transaction hash, allowing Cline to map out how ADA and assets moved between addresses.

All API requests for stake pools, blocks, and addresses are isolated in a secure V8 sandbox on Vinkius. Your private wallet keys are never sent to the server, as the tools only read public ledger data.

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