How to Use the Ellie Planner MCP in Cline
Let Cline manage your Ellie Planner tickets and sprint boards via this MCP connection while you code.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Ellie Planner MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ellie Planner 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.
Read requirements directly
The `get_task` tool pulls exact ticket descriptions into your VS Code environment. Cline reads the acceptance criteria, fetches the necessary files, and starts building. You never have to copy-paste requirements again. Before starting a session, the agent calls `list_tasks` to see what is assigned to you. It figures out the priority order. It just works through the queue autonomously.
Scope work with the MCP Server
The `create_task` operation allows your agent to log technical debt as it finds it. If Cline spots a refactoring opportunity while building a feature, it generates a new ticket on the board automatically. It can also modify existing scope using `update_task`. When a build fails due to a missing dependency, the agent documents the blocker right in the issue tracker.
Automate your sprint administration
The `complete_task` tool triggers when Cline successfully merges a branch or passes a test suite. The agent closes the loop on its own. It handles the busywork so you do not have to. Tagging happens instantly. By querying `list_labels`, the agent categorizes tickets by frontend, backend, or bug. Your board stays organized without manual intervention.
Set up Ellie Planner MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.
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Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
ellie-planner-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 Ellie Planner refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ellie-planner-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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