How to Use the Certifier MCP in Cline

Tell Cline to build a UI for your course members. It uses Certifier to fetch and display their credentials right in your app's code.

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Generate UI from Live Credential Data

Cline can use the `search_credentials` tool to get real data for the code it writes. You can point it to an empty component file and say, 'Build a React component that shows the certificates for this user email.' Your agent will hit the Certifier API, get the credential data, and then write the JSX to display it. It doesn't just give you boilerplate; it builds a working component populated with live information. This closes the loop between your external services and your codebase.

Draft Credential Management Scripts

The `create_credential` and `update_credential` tools let you manage certificates programmatically. Instead of writing the script yourself, you can just tell Cline what you need. For example: 'Write a Node.js script that takes an email and template ID and creates a new draft credential.' Cline will generate the script, complete with API calls to this MCP Server. You can review the code, make any tweaks, and then run it. It's a much faster way to build internal admin tools for managing your certificate lifecycle.

On-the-Fly Credential Checks

Because Cline is right in your IDE, you can run quick checks without breaking your flow. Highlight an email address in any open file and ask, 'Does this person have a credential?' Cline will understand the context, grab the email, and use the `search_credentials` tool to get an answer. If it finds a match, it can follow up with `get_credential` for full details. The results appear in the chat, so you get your answer and get right back to coding.

Setup guide

Set up Certifier 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 certifier-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 Certifier 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": {
    "certifier-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Certifier MCP in Cline

You prompt Cline to build a UI component. It will use Certifier's `search_credentials` tool to fetch live data, then write the actual front-end code (like React or Vue) to display that data.

Yes. Describe the job you want to do, and Cline will write the script for you in Python, Node.js, or another language. The script will contain the necessary calls to Certifier tools like `create_credential` and `issue_credential`.

Open the Cline sidebar and go to the MCP Servers icon. The Marketplace tab offers a one-click install for Certifier. No manual configuration needed.

Just highlight the email address in your editor and ask Cline a direct question, like 'Find this person's certificate.' Cline will use the highlighted text as input for the `search_credentials` tool.

Cline sends only the information required by the tool you're using. For Certifier, this is typically a recipient's name, email, and a template ID. The MCP connection itself is managed and secured by the Vinkius platform.

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