How to Use the Gelato MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline test Gelato shipping quotes automatically?

Yes. It uses getshippingquote to pull real pricing data while writing your test suites. This ensures your checkout logic handles actual carrier rates.

Q: Will Cline write webhook handlers for Gelato?

It calls listprintwebhooks to understand your current event subscriptions. Then it generates the specific Express or Next.js API routes required to parse those incoming payloads.

Q: Are my Gelato API keys secure when using Cline?

The getaccountinfo tool requires your production credentials to authenticate. Vinkius secures this MCP connection using zero-trust, ephemeral instances that process the token and shut down immediately.

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The `verify_api_connection` tool lets Cline confirm your credentials before generating any API integration code. You paste your token, and the agent tests the connection to ensure the endpoint accepts requests. From there, `get_account_info` pulls your specific billing currency and account ID. Cline uses these exact variables to populate the hardcoded constants or `.env` templates in your local workspace.

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Cline reads `list_catalog_products` to mock up your frontend product grids with real Gelato inventory data. You tell it to build a t-shirt storefront, and it fetches the exact variants and specifications using `get_product_details`. For the backend, the agent writes the routing logic that calls `get_shipping_quote` and `create_print_order`. It constructs the exact JSON payloads required, writes the unit tests to verify the math, and shows you the diff for approval.

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Calling `list_print_orders` feeds live transaction histories directly into Cline's context window. You ask it to generate a React admin panel, and it maps the actual response schema into your table components. To add shipment tracking, the agent implements `get_order_shipments` and `get_order_status`. It writes the fetch requests and state management code needed to display carrier updates to your end users.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Gelato MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP Servers icon. You can install it via the Marketplace tab or edit `cline_mcp_settings.json` directly.

Yes. It uses `get_shipping_quote` to pull real pricing data while writing your test suites. This ensures your checkout logic handles actual carrier rates.

The agent writes the backend route for user cancellations and tests it by invoking `cancel_print_order`. You provide the test order ID, and it executes the request.

It calls `list_print_webhooks` to understand your current event subscriptions. Then it generates the specific Express or Next.js API routes required to parse those incoming payloads.

The `get_account_info` tool requires your production credentials to authenticate. Vinkius secures this MCP connection using zero-trust, ephemeral instances that process the token and shut down immediately.

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