How to Use the Hookdeck MCP in Cline
Command Cline to provision, monitor, and repair Hookdeck webhooks using this MCP Server directly inside VS Code.
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Connect Hookdeck MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hookdeck 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.
Provision webhook resources directly from your IDE
The Hookdeck MCP Server equips Cline with the tools to build your event ingestion layer without leaving your workspace. When you ask the agent to set up a new integration, it runs `create_source` to generate a live endpoint and `create_destination` to target your local server. It wires them together using `create_connection` in one pass. Cline then writes the local server endpoint code, starts your local listener, and tests the connection. If the payload format doesn't match your database schema, the agent writes a JavaScript transformer and uploads it using `create_transformation`.
Automate incident response using this MCP Server
Webhook failures usually require manual troubleshooting, but this toolset lets Cline handle incidents on autopilot. When an alert triggers, the agent queries `list_events` and `get_attempt` to extract the HTTP status codes and response bodies. It isolates the exact payloads that failed to ingest. Instead of copying payloads into Postman, Cline uses `create_bookmark` to save the problematic request. The agent patches the bug in your local controller, verifies the patch, and runs `trigger_bookmark` to replay the payload.
Manage active routing rules inside Cline
Controlling live traffic flows requires fast execution, which this integration enables through instant state commands. If a downstream service goes down, you instruct Cline to run `pause_connection` to buffer incoming webhooks. This prevents your database from getting hammered while you debug. The agent monitors the recovery progress by checking `get_metrics_queue_depth`. Once the downstream service is stable, Cline executes `unpause_connection` to safely drain the backlogged events without dropping a single payload.
Set up Hookdeck 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
hookdeck-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 Hookdeck refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hookdeck-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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