How to Use the FOSSA (License Compliance) MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline automatically replace a package flagged by FOSSA (License Compliance)?

Yes. Cline can query getrevisiondependencies to identify the flagged package, research a safe alternative, edit your package.json, and run your local package manager to apply the fix.

Q: Can I use this server to audit multiple projects at once?

Yes. Cline can use listprojects to scan your entire organization's portfolio, allowing you to run cross-project compliance checks directly from your VS Code chat.

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End-to-end dependency auditing in VS Code

By calling `list_projects` and `get_revision`, Cline pulls active compliance reports directly into your VS Code environment. Using this MCP Server, Cline pulls your compliance data and inspects specific builds. If Cline finds a compliance issue, it can immediately open the package manifest, rewrite the dependency version, run an install command, and commit the fix to your branch.

Trace deep dependency chains automatically

Using `get_revision_dependencies` and `get_parent_projects`, Cline traces the exact origin of nested dependencies. This MCP server lets Cline map out the entire tree of what your software actually imports. If a deep dependency triggers a license alert, Cline locates the source. It then presents a clear diff showing you exactly where the offending library entered your codebase.

Run live vulnerability checks with Cline

The `check_vulnerabilities` and `list_revisions` tools allow Cline to test your workspace against known CVEs before you push code. This active check ensures that you never push code that violates your team's security standards. You get immediate feedback right inside your terminal sidebar.

Setup guide

Set up FOSSA (License Compliance) 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 fossa-license-compliance-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 FOSSA (License Compliance) 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": {
    "fossa-license-compliance-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FOSSA (License Compliance) MCP in Cline

You can install it with one click through the Cline MCP Marketplace tab in your sidebar. Alternatively, add the connection URL directly to your local cline_mcp_settings.json file.

Yes. Cline can query get_revision_dependencies to identify the flagged package, research a safe alternative, edit your package.json, and run your local package manager to apply the fix.

No. Cline connects directly to the hosted server on Vinkius, which handles all communication with FOSSA's API. You only need to provide your API token once during setup.

Yes. Cline can use list_projects to scan your entire organization's portfolio, allowing you to run cross-project compliance checks directly from your VS Code chat.

Your FOSSA project IDs and API keys are stored securely within Vinkius's zero-trust infrastructure. The server only accesses dependency locators and revision hashes to perform checks, keeping your proprietary code private.

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