How to Use the Coder (Remote Dev) MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline automatically restart a failed Coder (Remote Dev) workspace build?

Yes, Cline uses cancelworkspacebuild and createworkspace to restart failed Coder builds. It checks getworkspacebuildlogs to find the Coder error before starting a fresh run in Cline.

Q: How do I share ports on my Coder (Remote Dev) workspace using Cline?

Ask Cline to expose a Coder port, and it will call createworkspaceportshare. Cline then lists active shares using listworkspaceportshares to confirm the Coder URL is accessible.

Q: How does Cline handle authentication with Coder (Remote Dev)?

Cline manages Coder authentication using checkauth and authworkspaceagent. It securely signs in to your Coder cloud provider identity to keep your Cline session active.

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End-to-End Workspace Setup with Cline

Creating and configuring remote Coder workspaces is handled directly in Cline through `create_workspace` and `update_workspace_acl`. Cline runs these tools via the MCP Server to build the Coder environment, configure access controls, and verify the setup. The agent works directly within VS Code to manage your remote Coder infrastructure. Reading your template files, Cline runs `list_template_versions` and applies the correct Coder configurations. It handles the entire Coder setup pipeline without requiring you to switch from Cline to your web browser.

Real-Time Container Monitoring

Monitoring running Coder workspaces and devcontainers in Cline relies on `get_agent_containers` and `list_workspace_port_shares`. Cline queries the active Coder agent to see which containers are healthy and which ports are open. If a Coder port share is missing, Cline invokes `create_workspace_port_share` to expose your remote server. It monitors the Coder container state directly so you know exactly when your remote app is live in Cline.

Workspace Performance Auditing

Auditing Coder workspace performance and usage statistics in Cline is driven by `get_deployment_stats` and `get_insights_user_activity`. Cline uses this MCP connection to pull real-time Coder metrics to show you resource consumption. Daily active Coder user stats get processed via `get_insights_daus` to help you optimize resource allocation. You get clear insights into your remote Coder infrastructure costs right inside the Cline interface.

Setup guide

Set up Coder (Remote Dev) 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 coder-remote-dev-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 Coder (Remote Dev) 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": {
    "coder-remote-dev-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Coder (Remote Dev) MCP in Cline

Yes, Cline uses `cancel_workspace_build` and `create_workspace` to restart failed Coder builds. It checks `get_workspace_build_logs` to find the Coder error before starting a fresh run in Cline.

Ask Cline to expose a Coder port, and it will call `create_workspace_port_share`. Cline then lists active shares using `list_workspace_port_shares` to confirm the Coder URL is accessible.

Cline manages Coder authentication using `check_auth` and `auth_workspace_agent`. It securely signs in to your Coder cloud provider identity to keep your Cline session active.

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and add the Coder server configuration. You can also paste the Coder settings directly into your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Cline accesses your Coder workspace build logs, active container lists, and user tokens. All operations run through this MCP interface inside Vinkius's secure sandbox, ensuring your private Coder keys never leak.

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