How to Use the Collibra MCP in Cline

Let Cline audit your code against your Collibra data catalog and write compliant schemas directly in VS Code.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Collibra 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.

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End-to-end schema generation with Cline

Cline writes your database migrations and immediately registers them in your governance catalog. The MCP Server helps the agent use `list_asset_types` to find the correct format, then generates the local code and runs `create_asset` to keep everything in sync. You don't have to jump back and forth between VS Code and a browser. Cline handles the entire loop, shows you the diff, and ensures your team's data dictionary is updated before you commit.

Context-aware coding using this MCP Server

Stop guessing table names and column descriptions. Cline uses `search_assets` and `get_asset` to pull live metadata directly into your editor. When you write SQL or define ORM models, the agent references real governance data. This prevents schema mismatches and keeps your code aligned with enterprise standards from the start.

Automated compliance checking

Let Cline run background checks on your data models. By querying `list_domains` through the MCP Server, the agent verifies that your code only references approved and active data sources. If it finds a deprecated asset, Cline alerts you immediately. It suggests the correct replacement based on data from `get_community_details`, saving you from compliance failures.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Collibra MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and navigate to the MCP tab. You can add the server using the Remote configuration option with your Vinkius endpoint URL.

Only if you want the MCP Server to create or modify records. You can restrict the API token to read-only tools like `list_assets` if you only want Cline to read metadata.

Yes, Cline can scan your local codebases, find abandoned tables, and cross-reference them using `get_asset`. It then drafts the necessary updates to keep your catalog clean.

The agent handles API throttling gracefully. It retries the connection automatically, ensuring your workflow isn't interrupted when querying large volumes of governance data.

All metadata, including community names and asset descriptions, is processed through a zero-trust architecture. Your credentials are encrypted, and the data is never used for training models.

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