How do I get a Dext API Key?

Log in to your Dext account, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you can retrieve your unique API Key from that section. Ensure your plan includes API access.

Can the agent see receipt images?

The agent can retrieve the URL for the item image, allowing you to click and view the original document directly from the chat interface.

Does the integration support multiple currencies?

Yes, Dext automatically extracts the currency from your documents, and the agent will display the total amounts with their respective currency codes.

Dext MCP Server for Cline 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Dext through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.

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    }
  }
}

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About Dext MCP Server

Integrate Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), the leading bookkeeping and accounting automation platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your digital inbox of receipts and invoices, track supplier extraction data, and monitor accounting categories and client accounts using natural language.

Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Dext tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.

What you can do

Inbox Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for all items in your Dext inbox, including processing status.
Data Extraction — Access granular technical metadata for extracted receipts, including tax details and supplier info.
Client Management — List and review accounting clients and their integration settings in your partner account.
Account Intelligence — Monitor connected bank accounts and accounting categories available for classification.

The Dext 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 Dext to Cline via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Dext 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 Dext

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Why Use Cline with the Dext MCP Server

Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Dext 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

Dext + Cline Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Dext MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Dext and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests

Codebase refactoring: use Dext tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas

Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Dext and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads

Incident response: query Dext for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings

Dext MCP Tools for Cline (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Dext to Cline via MCP:

get_account_metadata

Retrieve metadata and usage limits for your Dext account

get_item_details

Get detailed information for a specific inbox item

list_account_users

List all users with access to the current Dext account

list_accounting_categories

List the chart of accounts or categories available for classification

list_accounting_clients

List all clients associated with your Dext partner account

list_connected_bank_accounts

List all bank accounts configured for statement extraction

list_extracted_suppliers

List all suppliers automatically extracted from your documents

list_inbox_items

List all pending and processed items (receipts, invoices) in your Dext inbox

list_items_pending_review

Identify inbox items that are currently in the "Review" status

search_inbox_by_keyword

Search for receipts or invoices by supplier name or description

Example Prompts for Dext in Cline

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Dext immediately.

"List all items in my inbox that need review."

"Show me the details for the item from 'Starbucks' on June 12th."

"Search my inbox for 'office supplies'."

Troubleshooting Dext MCP Server with Cline

Common issues when connecting Dext to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

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Dext + Cline FAQ

Common questions about integrating Dext MCP Server with Cline.

How does Cline connect to MCP servers?

Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.