How to Use the Housecall Pro MCP in Cline
Let Cline build custom dispatch dashboards and sync Housecall Pro invoices directly from your VS Code sidebar.
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…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Housecall Pro MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Housecall Pro 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.
Build live job dashboards with Cline
The `list_jobs` tool lets Cline fetch your active field service data to build custom monitoring tools. You tell Cline to build a dispatch board, and it writes the React components, imports the live job data, and sets up the layout. Alright, let's say you need technician schedules on that board. Cline calls `list_technicians` to map employees to jobs, writes the unit tests, and presents a fully functional interface without you writing a single line of boilerplate.
Automated invoice auditing using this MCP Server
This MCP Server exposes `list_invoices` so Cline can pull billing records and write automated reconciliation scripts. It compares invoice totals against the raw services fetched by `list_price_list_items` to flag billing leaks. The key here is that Cline doesn't just point out mistakes. It writes a node script to fix the discrepancies, tests the logic against your sandbox, and prepares a Git commit with the changes.
Syncing estimates to local codebases
Cline uses `list_estimates` to pull pending quotes directly into your active workspace. It parses the line items, matches them with customer profiles using `get_customer`, and writes local JSON fixtures for your offline testing. You don't have to manually download PDFs or export CSVs from your portal. Cline runs the entire extraction and formatting process, leaving you with clean, structured files ready for your internal database.
Set up Housecall Pro 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.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
housecall-pro-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 Housecall Pro refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"housecall-pro-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 Housecall Pro. 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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