How to Use the Deputy MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline modify my Deputy schedules?

No, these tools are read-only. Cline can use listcurrentlyactiveshifts to display who is working, but it cannot clock people in or out.

Q: How do I find specific locations using this server?

Tell your agent to fetch your sites. It will execute listbusinesslocations and return the IDs so you can hardcode them into your routing logic.

Build staff dashboards in VS Code by giving Cline direct MCP Server access to your Deputy account.

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Code dashboards with live staff data

Cline doesn't just read API docs; it actually fetches your live company data to build components. You tell it to create a roster widget, and it runs `list_active_rosters` to get the exact data structure. Because the agent sees the real JSON response, it writes the TypeScript interfaces perfectly the first time. It then builds the React component, maps the shifts, and shows you the diff right in your editor.

Automate timesheet audits via MCP Server

Writing scripts to check payroll discrepancies is tedious. You can ask Cline to build a Node script that cross-checks `list_completed_timesheets` against scheduled hours. The agent handles the authentication automatically via `get_authenticated_user`. It writes the fetch logic, runs a test execution using `list_workforce_employees`, and outputs a working CSV exporter while you watch.

Build PTO trackers inside VS Code

Tracking vacation time usually requires complex API wiring. Cline simplifies this by calling `list_leave_requests` directly to see who has upcoming time off. Need to filter for managers? The agent chains that data with `list_pending_leave_approvals` and `get_employee_profile` to build a custom internal dashboard. It creates the files, writes the tests, and stages the commit.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Deputy MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP icon. Go to the Remote Servers tab and paste your Vinkius URL, or just edit cline_mcp_settings.json directly.

No, these tools are read-only. Cline can use `list_currently_active_shifts` to display who is working, but it cannot clock people in or out.

Yes. Because the agent connects via the MCP protocol, it understands the exact schema of your Deputy instance. It writes the exact fetch requests needed to populate your app.

Tell your agent to fetch your sites. It will execute `list_business_locations` and return the IDs so you can hardcode them into your routing logic.

The tools expose personal contact details and pending leave requests. Vinkius routes these requests through ephemeral, zero-trust containers that wipe memory the millisecond the API responds to your editor.

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