How to Use the DNSimple MCP in Cline
Cline executes domain tasks inside VS Code. Automate DNSimple record updates, transfers, and security settings with one autonomous agent.
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Connect DNSimple MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect DNSimple to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline Executes DNSimple Operations
Cline takes your requirements and maps them to specific API actions. You can tell it to `register_domain` or `delete_domain`, and it handles the process from start to finish without asking for help. It keeps a record of every action in your terminal output. You see exactly what `list_domains` or `get_domain` returns, ensuring you have visibility into your account state at all times.
Security Automation for Cline
Use Cline to harden your domains by invoking `enable_dnssec`. It manages the complexity of `create_ds_record` so you don't have to manually verify cryptographic requirements. Your agent can audit your existing setup using `get_dnssec`. If it finds a domain without protection, it triggers the update automatically based on your project requirements.
Email and Zone Records in Cline
Manage forwarding rules with `create_email_forward` while Cline writes your application code. It ensures your email routing matches your production environment requirements. Cline uses `list_zone_records` to verify your DNS configuration before committing code. If it detects a conflict, it prompts you or fixes the record using `update_zone_record` if you've granted permission.
Set up DNSimple 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
dnsimple-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 DNSimple refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dnsimple-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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