How to Use the CurseForge MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write code to parse CurseForge categories?

Yes. It calls listcategories to see how the game structures its add-ons. Then it writes the exact TypeScript interfaces to match that specific JSON response.

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Build Modpack Managers with Cline

You want a custom Python script that keeps your Minecraft server updated. Tell your agent to write it. The MCP Server hits `search_mods` to find the specific projects you track. Instead of just giving you code snippets, it actually runs `get_mod_file_download_url` to test the logic. It writes the Python file, stages the download logic, and runs a quick test to ensure the signed URLs parse correctly. You get a working script, not a tutorial.

Diff Local Files Against Remote Hashes

Mod updates break things constantly. Point your AI client at your staging folder and ask it to find outdated .jar files. It hashes your local files and feeds them into `get_fingerprints_matches`. The MCP Server returns the exact remote versions. The agent then pulls the latest release notes using `get_mod_file_changelog`. You see a clean markdown file comparing your installed versions against what just dropped on the network.

Scrape Mod Metadata Automatically

Creating a wiki for your custom modpack takes days of manual copying and pasting. Give the tool a list of project IDs. The MCP Server fires off `get_mods_batch` to grab the basic info for everything at once. Then it iterates through the list, calling `get_mod_description` for each one. The agent parses the raw HTML, strips out the junk, and generates clean markdown files for your documentation site. The entire wiki builds itself while you watch the terminal.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about CurseForge MCP in Cline

Open the sidebar and click the server icon. You can add it via the Marketplace tab for instant access or drop the Vinkius URL into the Remote Servers tab. The tools appear immediately.

Yes. It calls `list_categories` to see how the game structures its add-ons. Then it writes the exact TypeScript interfaces to match that specific JSON response.

It can, but only if you ask it to write a script for that. It uses `get_mod_file` to find the target, generates a curl command or Node script, and executes the download into your specified directory.

The system knows how to handle slight variations. It triggers a fuzzy lookup to find the closest known project. You get a probabilistic match rather than a blank error screen.

Vinkius executes this MCP connection in an ephemeral V8 isolate. The only data transmitted are file hashes, mod IDs, and game version strings. Your actual source code and local environment variables are never exposed to the external API.

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