How to Use the Dext MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write scripts using my live Dext data?

Yes. It pulls real production data using tools like listconnectedbankaccounts and writes the exact Python or Node code needed to process it. It tests the code against the live API.

Give Cline direct access to Dext so it can fetch live invoices, write reconciliation scripts, and build custom accounting tools.

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Build custom accounting dashboards with Cline

`list_inbox_items` gives your agent the raw receipt data it needs via MCP to populate a frontend component. You tell Cline to build an expense tracker, and it writes the React code while pulling live data to test the layout. It doesn't stop at the UI. Cline uses `list_accounting_categories` to build the dropdown menus, ensuring your custom tool perfectly matches your actual chart of accounts.

Automate vendor reconciliation scripts

`list_extracted_suppliers` lets this MCP Server feed your known vendor list directly into Python scripts. Cline writes a script that compares these suppliers against your internal database. When it finds a mismatch, it uses `get_item_details` to pull the specific invoice causing the issue. It writes the reconciliation logic, runs the tests, and shows you the diff right in your editor.

Audit client configurations instantly

`list_accounting_clients` pulls your entire partner roster into your workspace. Cline can take this list and cross-reference it with `list_account_users` to audit who has access to what. Instead of clicking through menus, you just ask for an access report. The agent fetches the JSON, parses the user permissions, and generates a markdown summary file in your project directory.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Dext MCP in Cline

Open the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar. You can use the Remote Servers tab to add the endpoint URL or edit `cline_mcp_settings.json` directly.

Yes. It pulls real production data using tools like `list_connected_bank_accounts` and writes the exact Python or Node code needed to process it. It tests the code against the live API.

It might be using the wrong search terms. Tell the MCP server to use `search_inbox_by_keyword` with the exact supplier name or invoice number to locate the item.

The agent will receive an error on its next call. You can ask it to check `get_account_metadata` to see exactly how many requests you have left in your billing cycle.

All traffic is zero-trust and completely ephemeral. When Cline fetches sensitive vendor names or invoice totals, the Vinkius infrastructure processes the request in a secure sandbox that self-destructs after execution.

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