How to Use the Forgejo (Gitea Fork) MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline create repositories using this server?

While this server focuses on actions like createtoken and dispatchworkflow, Cline can use the generated tokens to run local git commands or make direct API calls. This allows the agent to handle full repository setup tasks.

Q: How does Cline handle Forgejo (Gitea Fork) version differences?

Cline calls getforgejoversion and getgiteaversion to verify the API schema of your self-hosted instance. This prevents syntax errors when the agent interacts with legacy Gitea or modern Forgejo setups.

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Trigger Forgejo Actions workflows from Cline

This MCP Server provides `dispatch_workflow` so Cline can execute manual Forgejo Actions pipelines directly after writing code in VS Code. Cline modifies your source files, stages the changes, and initiates the workflow run to verify the build. You don't have to alt-tab to your browser to check if your latest commit broke the Forgejo build. The Cline agent monitors the integration loop, letting you know if the runner succeeded or failed.

Generate scoped access tokens inside Cline

The `create_token` tool enables Cline to generate personal access tokens for API operations on your self-hosted Forgejo instance. When Cline needs to perform authenticated operations, it spins up a dedicated token without touching your root credentials. This limits the scope of what Cline can access on your Gitea instance. You retain full control over token lifetimes and permissions while allowing the VS Code agent to automate repository setup.

Query instance versions inside VS Code

This MCP Server uses `get_forgejo_version` and `get_gitea_version` to identify the exact environment Cline is interacting with inside VS Code. Because Forgejo and Gitea have diverged, knowing the exact version prevents Cline from sending invalid API payloads. The VS Code agent runs these checks automatically when initializing the connection. This ensures that subsequent tool calls target the correct API endpoints for your specific self-hosted Forgejo version.

Setup guide

Set up Forgejo (Gitea Fork) 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 forgejo-gitea-fork-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 Forgejo (Gitea Fork) 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": {
    "forgejo-gitea-fork-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Forgejo (Gitea Fork) MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP icon, and add the server configuration using your Vinkius endpoint. Cline will immediately load the tools and make them available to your workspace agent.

While this server focuses on actions like `create_token` and `dispatch_workflow`, Cline can use the generated tokens to run local git commands or make direct API calls. This allows the agent to handle full repository setup tasks.

Cline calls `get_forgejo_version` and `get_gitea_version` to verify the API schema of your self-hosted instance. This prevents syntax errors when the agent interacts with legacy Gitea or modern Forgejo setups.

Yes, as long as your local instance is network-reachable from the Vinkius environment. You just need to provide the correct base URL and initial credentials in your settings.

All operations involving your Gitea API tokens and workflow definitions run inside an ephemeral V8 sandbox. This architecture guarantees that your authentication secrets are never saved to disk or transmitted outside the direct communication channel with Cline.

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