Close 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 Close 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 Close MCP Server
Connect your Close CRM account to any AI agent and take full control of your sales automation through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage leads, deals, and daily to-dos natively.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Close 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
- Lead Oversight — List and retrieve details for all leads (companies) including status and contact info natively
- Opportunity Intelligence — Access and monitor sales deals and their values across different pipelines flawlessly
- Task Management — List and review CRM tasks and reminders to stay on top of your follow-ups securely
- Pipeline Logistics — Monitor sales pipelines and understand where deals are in the funnel flawlessly
- Status Tracking — List available stages for leads and opportunities to maintain clean data flawlessly
- User Visibility — Access your own profile and core CRM metadata directly within your workspace flawlessly
The Close 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 Close to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Close 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 Close
Ask Cline: "Using Close, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Close MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Close 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
Close + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Close MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Close and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Close tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Close and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Close for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Close MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Close to Cline via MCP:
get_lead_details
Get detailed information for a specific lead
get_my_close_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user
get_opportunity_details
Get detailed information for a specific opportunity
list_close_leads
List all leads in Close CRM
list_close_opportunities
List all sales opportunities
list_close_pipelines
List sales pipelines configured in the account
list_close_tasks
List CRM tasks and reminders
list_lead_statuses
List available stages/statuses for leads
Example Prompts for Close in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Close immediately.
"List my last 5 leads in Close."
"Show me the value of my current sales pipeline."
"What are my pending tasks for this week?"
Troubleshooting Close MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Close to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Close + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Close MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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Connect Close to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.