How to Use the Gem MCP in Cline

Bring Gem recruitment data straight into VS Code with Cline using this MCP Server for end-to-end sourcing automation.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Gem 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.

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CRM Data Integration

The `list_candidates` tool allows Cline to pull your active sourcing pipeline directly into VS Code. You ask the agent to build a custom dashboard of current applicants, and it fetches the live data instantly. It then reads your specific database schema using `list_crm_custom_fields` to ensure the dashboard reflects your exact internal terminology. When you find a promising developer on GitHub, Cline takes action. It executes `create_crm_candidate` to build a new profile in your database without requiring you to open a browser tab. The agent maps the repository links and contact details into the correct fields automatically.

Project Reporting

Tracking active requisitions starts with the `list_talent_projects` tool. Cline grabs all open roles and their current status. If you need deeper context on a specific engineering role, the agent uses `get_project_details` to pull the specific requirements and historical pipeline metrics. Building a weekly hiring report usually takes hours of manual aggregation. Cline automates this by combining project data with `list_candidate_notes` to summarize recent interactions. It formats the entire report as a Markdown file and saves it directly to your local workspace.

Outreach Verification

Before executing any complex workflow, the agent runs `verify_api_connection`. This ensures your authentication token is valid and the system is ready to accept commands. It prevents failed operations halfway through a massive data sync. Managing candidate communication requires visibility into active campaigns. Cline uses `list_outreach_sequences` to check which templates are currently running. If a candidate needs to be paused or removed from a sequence, the agent triggers `update_crm_candidate` to adjust their status immediately.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Gem MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar in VS Code and click the MCP Servers icon. You can use the Remote Servers tab to add the URL or edit your settings file.

Yes. The agent uses the creation tool to add new records based on data it finds in your workspace or browser context.

The agent fetches your specific database schema automatically. This ensures any updates match your internal tracking requirements exactly.

You do not have to do it manually. The agent runs a verification tool before starting any major data operation to confirm access.

The server transmits candidate names, interaction histories, and custom fields through a zero-trust connection. Your VS Code environment processes this data ephemerally, leaving no permanent local storage unless Cline explicitly writes a file.

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