How to Use the Cypress Cloud MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline automatically fix failing specs using Cypress Cloud data?

Yes, Cline queries getinstance to fetch the exact error details and screenshot URLs from Cypress Cloud. It then opens the corresponding local spec file and rewrites the broken assertions.

Command Cline to pull live Cypress Cloud metrics and build test-health dashboards directly in your editor.

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Build dashboards using Cline and Cypress Cloud

Tell Cline to build a QA dashboard, and it will use this MCP Server to fetch live test stats. It calls `list_projects` to find your target project and pulls recent run histories using `get_runs`. The agent then writes the React or Vue components, populates them with the live API data, and saves the file directly to your workspace.

Diagnose spec failures automatically

When a spec fails, Cline uses `get_instances` to find the exact file that failed and calls `get_tests` to read the individual assertion errors. It reads the error messages and stack traces returned by the server, then automatically modifies your local test files to fix the underlying issue.

Track down slow tests on demand

Cline can keep your test suite fast by checking `report_slow` over the MCP connection to identify bottleneck files. Once it identifies the slowest specs, it reads the local files, optimizes the selectors or wait times, and presents a clean diff for you to approve.

Setup guide

Set up Cypress Cloud 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 cypress-cloud-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 Cypress Cloud 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": {
    "cypress-cloud-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Cypress Cloud MCP in Cline

Yes, Cline queries `get_instance` to fetch the exact error details and screenshot URLs from Cypress Cloud. It then opens the corresponding local spec file and rewrites the broken assertions.

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and add the server via the Remote Servers tab. You can also paste the remote MCP URL directly into your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, the server requires your Cypress credentials to authenticate with the Enterprise Data Extract API. Vinkius stores these credentials securely, allowing Cline to run `report_tests` and other commands without exposing your keys.

Yes, you can simply ask Cline to find your project. It will execute `list_projects` to retrieve all project names and IDs associated with your organization.

Your organization's project IDs, spec run durations, and flaky test counts are transmitted over encrypted connections managed by Vinkius. Cline processes this data inside your local VS Code environment, ensuring your proprietary test configurations and error logs remain private.

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