How to Use the Ideanote MCP in Cline
Build custom product dashboards and sync ideas directly inside VS Code using Cline and the Ideanote MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Ideanote MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ideanote 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 Dashboards with Cline
`list_ideas` provides the raw data Cline needs to build and update custom internal dashboards right inside your codebase. The agent fetches your entire submission history, writes the UI components, and binds the data to your layout. You get a working frontend that reflects your actual workspace state. Cline does not stop at writing static code. It calls `list_phases` to build visual pipelines that show how ideas move from submission to execution. This turns your local editor into a direct control center for your team's innovation pipeline.
Sync Missions to Your Project Files with this MCP Server
`list_missions` pulls your active innovation campaigns so Cline can align your local tasks with company goals. The agent reads the active missions, cross-references them with your local markdown files, and highlights any gaps in your roadmap. This keeps your development tasks tied directly to strategic objectives. It uses `get_mission` to pull specific target descriptions and target audiences. Cline then writes these details directly into your project documentation, keeping your team aligned on what needs building.
Track Team Assignments Automatically
`list_teams` lets Cline audit who is assigned to which innovation initiatives directly from your workspace. The agent compares this with `list_users` to find developers who have not been assigned to active missions. It then generates a staffing report so you can balance the workload. This gives you a clear view of resource distribution without leaving VS Code. By checking `get_me`, Cline verifies your own access level before attempting to pull sensitive team structures.
Set up Ideanote 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
ideanote-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 Ideanote refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ideanote-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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