How to Use the Egnyte MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline search for files within my Egnyte account?

You just describe the file you want. Cline uses the searchfiles tool to query Egnyte based on your description and can then use that file's metadata in the code it writes.

Q: Can I use Cline to check user permissions in Egnyte before performing an action?

Absolutely. Cline can use the listusers and listgroups tools to check who belongs to which group. This helps you write safer code that respects your company's access policies.

Q: What happens when I delete a folder?

When you tell Cline to delete something, it uses the deleteitem tool. This action is permanent, just like deleting it from the Egnyte web interface.

Build apps with your Egnyte data, right in VS Code. Tell Cline to fetch files and it will write the code, run the tests, and stage the commit.

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Build Components with Live File Data

Cline can now use Egnyte as a data source for your projects. Your agent will use `list_folder` and `get_file_metadata` to fetch file details directly into your codebase. Prompt Cline: 'Build a React component that displays the latest PDFs from the /Marketing/Reports folder.' It will call the Egnyte tools, write the component code to display the file list, and even create a test file for it.

Automate File Management with this MCP Server

Stop switching contexts to manage project assets. This MCP server gives Cline the ability to interact with your Egnyte file system using tools like `create_folder` and `delete_item`. When you're refactoring, you can tell Cline to 'archive the old /assets/v1 folder to Egnyte and create a new v2 folder.' Cline handles the file operations and updates your project references, all in one step.

Integrate Egnyte Audits with Cline

You can ask Cline to check compliance or debug access issues without leaving VS Code. It uses `get_audit_logs` to pull event data from your Egnyte domain. If a test is failing due to a missing file, you can ask, 'Check the Egnyte audit log for who deleted "config.json" this week.' Cline gets the log, finds the relevant event, and shows you the user and timestamp.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Egnyte MCP in Cline

Yes. After Cline finds or creates a file, you can instruct it to generate a public URL using the `create_shared_link` tool on the Egnyte MCP server. It will return the link directly in the chat.

You just describe the file you want. Cline uses the `search_files` tool to query Egnyte based on your description and can then use that file's metadata in the code it writes.

Absolutely. Cline can use the `list_users` and `list_groups` tools to check who belongs to which group. This helps you write safer code that respects your company's access policies.

When you tell Cline to delete something, it uses the `delete_item` tool. This action is permanent, just like deleting it from the Egnyte web interface.

Yes, it's secure. Cline accesses your Egnyte account through this server, which only handles file metadata, user information, and audit logs. Vinkius isolates every request in a zero-trust environment, so your data isn't exposed.

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