Float MCP Server for Cline 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Float through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About Float MCP Server
Connect your Float account to any AI agent and automate your resource management and team scheduling through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Float is the leading resource planning platform that helps agencies and teams keep track of who is working on what and when. Now, you can manage allocations, check availability, and oversee project timelines directly through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Float tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 12 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Team Scheduling — List all team members and fetch detailed availability and profile metadata.
- Project Oversight — Access active projects, retrieve specific project details, and manage the team members assigned to them.
- Task Allocations — Create and list project allocations, assigning specific hours and dates to team members instantly.
- Time Off Management — Monitor scheduled vacations, sick leave, and public holidays to ensure accurate capacity planning.
- Logged Time Analysis — Retrieve actual hours worked versus scheduled time to track project progress and efficiency.
- Organization Discovery — List clients, departments, and account users to maintain full context of your agency's structure.
- Capacity Planning — Fetch high-level snapshots of team utilization and task labels (e.g., Design, Development).
The Float MCP Server exposes 12 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 Float to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Float 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 Float
Ask Cline: "Using Float, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Float MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Float 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
Float + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Float MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Float and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Float tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Float and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Float for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Float MCP Tools for Cline (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Float to Cline via MCP:
create_allocation
Schedule a task
get_logged_time
Get actual hours
get_person
Get person details
get_project
Get project details
list_allocations
List task allocations
list_clients
List clients
list_departments
List departments
list_people
List team members
list_project_task_names
g. Design, Dev). List task labels
list_projects
List projects
list_time_offs
List time off
list_user_accounts
List user accounts
Example Prompts for Float in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Float immediately.
"List all active projects in Float and the team members assigned to them."
"Schedule John Doe for 4 hours a day on the 'Q3 Marketing' project from Monday to Friday."
"Who is scheduled for time off this month?"
Troubleshooting Float MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Float to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Float + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Float MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect Float to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.