Clearstory MCP Server for Cline 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Clearstory through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About Clearstory MCP Server
Connect your Clearstory account to any AI agent and take full control of your construction project financial data through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage Change Order Requests (CORs) and Time & Material (T&M) tags natively.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Clearstory tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Project Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active and inactive construction projects natively
- COR Intelligence — Access and monitor Change Order Requests, including amounts and statuses flawlessly
- Tag Management — List and review digital Time & Material tags directly from the field securely
- Contract Auditing — Access contracts linked to specific change orders flawlessly
- Notification Logistics — List and review change notifications sent between customers and contractors flawlessly
- Rate Visibility — Monitor Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates for your projects directly within your workspace
The Clearstory MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Clearstory to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Clearstory MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Clearstory
Ask Cline: "Using Clearstory, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Clearstory MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Clearstory through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Clearstory + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Clearstory MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Clearstory and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Clearstory tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Clearstory and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Clearstory for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Clearstory MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Clearstory to Cline via MCP:
get_cor_details
Get detailed information for a specific COR
get_project_construction_details
Get detailed information for a specific project
list_change_notifications
List change notifications sent between customers and contractors
list_change_order_requests
List all Change Order Requests (CORs)
list_construction_projects
List all construction projects in Clearstory
list_construction_rates
List Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates
list_project_contracts
List contracts linked to change orders
list_tm_tags
List digital Time & Material tags from the field
Example Prompts for Clearstory in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Clearstory immediately.
"List all active construction projects in Clearstory."
"Show me the last 5 Change Order Requests."
"What are the labor rates for the 'City Hospital' project?"
Troubleshooting Clearstory MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Clearstory to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Clearstory + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Clearstory MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect Clearstory to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.