How to Use the ClickHouse (Vector Search) MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline perform database admin tasks?

To a degree, yes. The executesql tool is powerful. Cline can use it to run DDL/DML statements for migrations or data management as part of a task you give it.

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Setup ClickHouse (Vector Search) with Cline

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This is where Cline really shines. Tell it to build a component that displays records similar to a specific item. Cline uses `vector_search` to find relevant data, then `execute_sql` to get the details from your ClickHouse instance. But it doesn't stop there. Cline takes that data and writes the actual component code, imports what's needed, writes tests, and stages the files. You get a finished feature, not just a JSON object.

Explore and Query Tables

Before writing any code, you can have Cline inspect your database schema. It uses the `list_databases` and `list_tables` tools to see what's available, so it knows the exact table names to work with. It can follow up with `describe_table` to get column properties. This avoids guesswork and ensures the code Cline generates is correct from the start. It's like having a database-aware pair programmer.

Your ClickHouse MCP Server

Connecting this MCP Server gives Cline a direct line to your database. The `execute_sql` tool allows it to run any arbitrary SQL query, from a simple `SELECT` to more involved data migrations. Because Cline is built for end-to-end tasks, it can use this access to set up test data, apply a schema change, or backfill a column as one part of a larger job you've assigned it.

Setup guide

Set up ClickHouse (Vector Search) 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 clickhouse-vector-search-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 ClickHouse (Vector Search) 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": {
    "clickhouse-vector-search-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ClickHouse (Vector Search) MCP in Cline

Cline doesn't just fetch data; it builds with it. After using `vector_search`, it will write the component code, tests, and imports needed to use that data, delivering a complete diff for a new feature.

Yes. You can ask Cline to list tables and describe their structure. It uses the `list_tables` and `describe_table` tools from this MCP server to get the information before it starts writing code.

The easiest way is to use the Marketplace tab in Cline's MCP Servers panel for a one-click install. You can also add the server URL directly if you have it.

To a degree, yes. The `execute_sql` tool is powerful. Cline can use it to run DDL/DML statements for migrations or data management as part of a task you give it.

Yes. The server handles your SQL statements and vector search parameters. Your Vinkius token secures the connection, and the ephemeral sandbox means no query history or data is ever persisted on the MCP server.

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