How to Use the Creatomate MCP in Cline

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Creatomate 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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Map out Creatomate templates in Cline

Building a dashboard that generates videos means you need to know what data the MCP API expects. Cline uses `list_video_templates` to pull your available options straight into VS Code. After finding the right base, your agent runs `get_template_details` to inspect the dynamic fields. It then writes the exact TypeScript interfaces required to match that specific template structure.

Generate media with this MCP Server

You don't have to write the API calls by hand. Tell Cline to build a function that creates a social clip, and it will write the code calling `render_video` with your exact modifications. To make sure the integration actually works, the agent uses `get_render_status` to test the endpoint. It can also pull existing files via `list_media_assets` to mock up the UI components for your new video dashboard.

Manage video automations via code

Cline handles the entire workspace context before writing a single line of logic. It pulls your current configuration using `get_project_settings` to ensure the new code aligns with your account limits. If you want to integrate with existing workflows, the agent checks `list_video_automations` and `list_recent_renders`. Reading the current pipeline state allows it to build the necessary webhooks or polling mechanisms directly into your repository.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Creatomate MCP in Cline

Open the sidebar in VS Code and click the server icon. Navigate to the Remote Servers tab to add the Vinkius URL, or install it directly from the built-in marketplace tab.

Yes. The agent inspects your templates and writes unit tests mocking the expected video render responses. It stages the commits and shows you the diff before saving.

No. You set the end goal, like building a video generator component. The agent fetches the template details, writes the API integration, and tests the render status entirely on its own.

Tell your agent what you are looking for. It executes a search tool to find matching names, then grabs the exact ID required for your new code.

Every request processes through a zero-trust architecture. Your raw video files, custom fonts, and rendered MP4 outputs never touch persistent storage on our end. We pass your endpoint token securely, execute the tool, and destroy the sandbox immediately.

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