How to Use the DonorsChoose MCP in Cline

Q: Will Cline use DonorsChoose tools to update my project files?

Yes. Cline calls getdonorschooseapimetadata to verify the connection and then writes the code to fetch and render project data directly into your workspace.

Connect the DonorsChoose MCP Server to Cline for end-to-end execution of classroom project tracking and data retrieval.

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Automated classroom data fetching for Cline

Cline uses `search_classroom_projects` to find specific educational initiatives based on your keywords. It creates the necessary files and populates them with the returned data automatically. After finding a project, the agent executes `get_classroom_project_details` to grab the list of required supplies. It then writes the code to display these items in your UI.

Urgent funding pipeline for Cline

You tell Cline to find expiring projects, and it calls `list_urgent_funding_needs` to pull the most time-sensitive data. It handles the API response to prioritize these entries in your backend. If you need to check regional status, the agent runs `quick_regional_funding_audit`. It then processes the output to generate a summary report or a status dashboard.

Subject-based project filtering for Cline

Cline can filter for specific academic subjects by running `list_projects_by_subject`. It iterates through the results to build a curated feed of classroom needs. When you need to narrow the scope further, the agent uses `search_projects_by_zipcode`. It then integrates this localized data into your existing project files without manual intervention.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about DonorsChoose MCP in Cline

Go to the MCP Servers tab in your Cline sidebar and add the server via the Marketplace or by providing the URL. Cline will then index the available tools for your tasks.

Yes. Cline calls `get_donorschoose_api_metadata` to verify the connection and then writes the code to fetch and render project data directly into your workspace.

Yes, just ask Cline to list projects in a specific state. It will trigger `list_projects_by_state` and display the results in your terminal or editor.

Cline handles the error responses from the server gracefully. It waits for the specified interval before retrying the tool execution.

The server runs in an ephemeral Vinkius sandbox. Only public DonorsChoose project metadata is accessed, and your internal code remains isolated from external traffic.

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