Deputy MCP Server for Cline 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Deputy through the Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool — from data retrieval to workflow automation — without leaving the terminal.
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"mcpServers": {
"deputy": {
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}
}
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About Deputy MCP Server
Integrate Deputy, the ultimate workforce management solution, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your employee directory, monitor real-time shift rosters, track submitted timesheets, and handle leave requests using natural language.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Deputy tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through the Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Workforce Visibility — List and retrieve detailed profiles for all employees in your Deputy organization.
- Roster Monitoring — Track current and upcoming shift rosters to ensure proper coverage across locations.
- Timesheet Tracking — Review submitted timesheets, including actual start and end times and approval statuses.
- Leave Management — List and monitor employee leave and time-off requests pending approval.
The Deputy MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Deputy to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Deputy MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Deputy
Ask Cline: "Using Deputy, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Deputy MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Deputy through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Deputy + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Deputy MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Deputy and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Deputy tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Deputy and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Deputy for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Deputy MCP Tools for Cline (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Deputy to Cline via MCP:
get_authenticated_user
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_active_rosters
List all current and upcoming shift rosters
list_business_locations
List all physical business locations (companies) configured in Deputy
list_completed_timesheets
List timesheets submitted by employees
list_currently_active_shifts
Identify employees who are currently clocked in (mock logic)
list_leave_requests
List all employee leave and time-off requests
list_pending_leave_approvals
List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval
list_workforce_employees
List all employees in your Deputy organization
search_employees_by_name
Search for an employee by their display name
Example Prompts for Deputy in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Deputy immediately.
"List all employees currently clocked in."
"Show me the roster for the 'Downtown Kitchen' location tomorrow."
"Are there any pending leave requests?"
Troubleshooting Deputy MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Deputy to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Deputy + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Deputy MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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Connect Deputy to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.