How to Use the CocktailFyi MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline use CocktailFyi to build a recipe generator?

Yes, Cline calls listcocktails and getcocktail to fetch the raw data. It then writes the code to filter and display those recipes.

Q: Does CocktailFyi support fuzzy search when Cline queries it?

Yes, the searchcocktails tool searches cocktail names, ingredients, and guide titles. Cline uses this to find relevant drinks even with partial terms.

Q: How does Cline handle cocktail categories?

Cline uses listcategories and getcocktailsbycategory to group drinks. It can build navigation menus based on these categories.

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Automated App Building

Let Cline build your next bartending app from scratch. Give it a prompt, and the agent pulls live recipe structures using `list_cocktails` to generate your database schemas and UI components. It writes the frontend, imports real data via `get_cocktail`, and runs tests to ensure everything renders correctly. You get a working app without writing boilerplate.

Cline Ingredient Mapping

Build smart inventory features in VS Code. Cline calls `list_ingredients` and `get_ingredient` to map user inventories against classic recipes, writing the matching logic automatically. The agent uses `search_cocktails` to find recipes that match whatever ingredients are left in the bar. It builds the search components and hooks them to the API.

Professional MCP Server Guides

Inject expert mixology knowledge into your software. This MCP Server exposes `list_guides` and `list_techniques` so Cline can write accurate instructional content for your users. The agent pulls glossary definitions with `list_glossary` to build tooltips for complex terms. Your users get professional-grade guidance without you writing a single line of copy.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about CocktailFyi MCP in Cline

Yes, Cline calls `list_cocktails` and `get_cocktail` to fetch the raw data. It then writes the code to filter and display those recipes.

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP icon, and add the server URL. You can also edit your cline_mcp_settings.json file directly.

Yes, the `search_cocktails` tool searches cocktail names, ingredients, and guide titles. Cline uses this to find relevant drinks even with partial terms.

Cline uses `list_categories` and `get_cocktails_by_category` to group drinks. It can build navigation menus based on these categories.

Yes, Cline only queries public cocktail recipes and bartending techniques from the server. Your local code and workspace files never leave your machine.

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