How to Use the Helpshift MCP in Cline
Let Cline execute end-to-end support tasks inside VS Code with the Helpshift MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Helpshift MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Helpshift 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 builds support workflows using Helpshift tools
Cline runs complex Helpshift support operations directly from your VS Code sidebar, using this MCP to run `create_issue` to file bug reports from your logs. The agent tracks progress by reading `get_issue_details` without requiring manual browser checks. You get a fully functional Helpshift tracking system built inside your Cline editor.
Audit and update Helpshift issues via Cline
Cline pulls the historical record of any Helpshift customer ticket using `get_issue_audit_logs` to pinpoint communication gaps. This allows the agent to analyze the exact sequence of events on a ticket. Cline writes the update scripts, runs `update_issue_status` to close the ticket, and shows you the exact diff of the Helpshift changes inside VS Code.
Match Helpshift FAQs with your project files
Cline maps your local markdown files to your live online Helpshift customer support articles by pulling live sections using `list_faq_sections`. This ensures documentation stays accurate across platforms. Cline uses `list_faqs` to find outdated Helpshift articles, updates your local files, and prepares the changes for your approval.
Set up Helpshift 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
helpshift-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 Helpshift refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"helpshift-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Helpshift. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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