How to Use the Code Climate MCP in Cline
Let Cline inspect your Code Climate metrics and refactor bad code directly in VS Code.
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Connect Code Climate MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Code Climate 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.
Audit repository health using this MCP Server
Cline scans your entire project portfolio using `list_codeclimate_repositories` to find which directories need love. It immediately pulls quality grades using `get_repository_code_quality` to flag files with low grades. This gives your agent a clear roadmap. It knows exactly which legacy files are dragging down your overall project score before it starts writing code.
Trace and destroy code smell snapshots in Cline
When a build report shows a drop in quality, Cline doesn't panic. It queries `list_repository_snapshots` and `get_snapshot_quality_details` to find the exact snapshot where the regression occurred. The agent then runs `list_snapshot_code_issues` to isolate the offending lines of code. It reads the issue description, writes a clean patch, and shows you the diff in VS Code.
Track test coverage reports and active webhooks
Cline checks your test suite health by calling `list_repository_test_reports`. It reads the coverage percentages to find untested paths that need new unit tests. To keep your team in the loop, the agent uses `list_codeclimate_webhooks` to verify your notification system is active. You won't have to leave your editor to check if your Slack alerts are still wired up.
Set up Code Climate MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.
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Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
code-climate-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.
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Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Code Climate refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
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"mcpServers": {
"code-climate-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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