How to Use the Cedar AI MCP in Cline
Build custom rail logistics dashboards and run yard operations directly from Cline.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Cedar AI MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Cedar AI 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.
Build Cedar AI Yard Dashboards with Cline
This MCP Server lets Cline pull live Cedar AI data using `list_inventory` and `get_railcar_details` to build custom React dashboards. The Cline agent fetches the active inventory, writes the frontend code, and plugs the real-time rail data straight into your workspace. If the layout breaks, Cline reads the error logs and adjusts how it calls the Cedar AI server. You get a working rail tool for your yard managers without writing a line of CSS yourself.
Automate Cedar AI Waybills in Cline
Cedar AI provides `get_waybill_details` and `list_waybills` so Cline can audit shipping manifests against actual physical inventory. This autonomous agent compares the digital paperwork with the physical reality of what is sitting on your tracks. When it spots a mismatch, Cline writes a quick Python script to highlight the Cedar AI errors. It handles the logistics data extraction and coding tasks in one unified loop.
Manage Cedar AI Work Orders with Cline MCP Server
To handle daily tasks for yard crews, the Cedar AI MCP Server exposes `list_work_orders` and `update_work_order` inside Cline. Your active agent reads incoming train arrivals and writes updated instructions directly to your files. It uses `setout_cars` and `pickup_cars` to update the active Cedar AI work orders as cars move. Cline handles the entire task lifecycle from code generation to database updates.
Set up Cedar AI 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
cedar-ai-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 Cedar AI refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
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"mcpServers": {
"cedar-ai-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Cedar AI. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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Common questions about Cedar AI MCP in Cline
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