How to Use the CockroachDB Cloud MCP in Cline
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Connect CockroachDB Cloud MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect CockroachDB Cloud 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.
Cline manages node lists
Cline uses `list_cluster_nodes` to pull the exact status of every node in your deployment. It organizes this data so you can see if your distributed database is balanced correctly. It feeds this info back into your coding workflow. You don't have to switch tabs to verify if your cluster is healthy.
Fetch profile info with Cline
The agent calls `get_my_cockroach_profile` to identify which organization context it's operating under. This ensures every command Cline runs hits the right target cluster. It prevents configuration errors by confirming your identity before executing any data retrieval tasks. You get peace of mind knowing the agent is looking at your data.
Cline audits encryption keys
You can tell Cline to list the Customer Managed Keys for your clusters using `list_encryption_keys`. It retrieves the status of your encryption setup to confirm your compliance posture. This tool turns a tedious manual check into a quick query. Cline reads the results and helps you confirm that your encryption strategy is active.
Set up CockroachDB Cloud 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
cockroachdb-cloud-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 CockroachDB Cloud refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cockroachdb-cloud-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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