How to Use the Have I Been Pwned MCP in Cline
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Connect Have I Been Pwned MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Have I Been Pwned 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.
Cline executes deep breach searches
Cline doesn't just read data; it acts. By invoking `search_account_breaches`, it digs through historical leaks to verify if your dev accounts are compromised. It takes the output from this MCP Server and creates a status report in your project files. You get a clear view of your exposure without manually querying databases.
Verify password health in Cline
Stop using weak keys in your environment. Cline uses `check_password_safety` to test your credentials against known pwned passwords, ensuring you follow proper security hygiene. Since it runs within the IDE, Cline can suggest stronger alternatives immediately. It keeps your local setup locked down by validating secrets at the point of creation.
Scan for leaked pastes
Public pastes often contain sensitive developer data. Cline uses `search_account_pastes` to scan for your email addresses, providing an early warning system for credential exposure. This MCP Server provides the raw data, and Cline manages the response. It identifies the risk and suggests the exact steps to mitigate the leak.
Set up Have I Been Pwned MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.
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Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
have-i-been-pwned-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.
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Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Have I Been Pwned refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
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"mcpServers": {
"have-i-been-pwned-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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