How to Use the Ghost MCP in Cline

Q: How do I configure Ghost MCP tools inside Cline?

Open your clinemcpsettings.json and add the MCP server configuration. Cline will instantly discover the tools, allowing you to manage your publication from VS Code.

Q: Can Cline edit an existing Ghost post?

Yes, Cline can fetch the content using getpostdetails and help you rewrite it. It can then generate a new draft using createpost with your updates.

Q: How does Cline handle Ghost tags?

The agent runs listtags to see your current taxonomy. It can then assign those tags to new drafts it creates, keeping your site organized.

Q: Can I view site settings in the sidebar?

Yes, you can ask the agent to call getsitesettings to check your site's configuration. It will display the metadata directly in your active chat.

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Build live subscriber dashboards in Cline

Tell Cline to build a dashboard component, and it will fetch raw data using `list_members` to populate it. The agent writes the React code, styles it, and plugs in the live subscriber list. It uses `list_newsletters` to map out which subscribers get what content. You get a working UI in VS Code without manually writing boilerplate API fetch calls.

Manage Ghost MCP Server content structures

Cline can read your local files and sync them with your live site. It uses `list_posts` to find existing articles and uses `create_post` to upload new local markdown files as drafts. If you need to check a specific article's formatting, the agent calls `get_post_details` to review the raw HTML. It then edits the local file to fix any broken tags.

Audit active promotions and pricing

When launching a new campaign, Cline inspects your current deals. It calls `list_offers` and `list_membership_tiers` to grab your active pricing data. The agent then writes test scripts to verify your checkout funnels work with those exact Ghost tiers. You do not have to manually check the dashboard to verify the IDs.

Setup guide

Set up Ghost 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 ghost-alternative-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 Ghost 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": {
    "ghost-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Ghost MCP in Cline

Open your `cline_mcp_settings.json` and add the MCP server configuration. Cline will instantly discover the tools, allowing you to manage your publication from VS Code.

Yes, Cline can fetch the content using `get_post_details` and help you rewrite it. It can then generate a new draft using `create_post` with your updates.

The agent runs `list_tags` to see your current taxonomy. It can then assign those tags to new drafts it creates, keeping your site organized.

Yes, you can ask the agent to call `get_site_settings` to check your site's configuration. It will display the metadata directly in your active chat.

Absolutely. Your API keys and configuration data accessed via `get_site_settings` are stored locally in your VS Code environment. Vinkius runs the server in a secure sandbox, so your credentials never leak.

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