How to Use the iFax MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline automatically download incoming documents using iFax?

Yes, Cline invokes downloadfax to fetch incoming documents and write them directly to your VS Code workspace. It can then parse the content or organize it into folders.

Q: How does Cline check that an iFax transmission succeeded?

Cline calls getfaxstatus repeatedly to check the delivery state. It reads the API response to confirm the remote machine received the document before completing the task.

Q: What format does the send tool expect in this setup?

The sendfax tool expects a JSON string containing file metadata and the document content encoded in base64. Cline handles this conversion automatically when you point it to a local PDF.

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End-to-End Fax Automation inside Cline

The `send_fax` tool transmits your local workspace files as base64-encoded PDF payloads. Cline reads your local code, extracts the target document, and passes the metadata directly to the transmission API. Instead of just talking about it, Cline writes the logic to prepare your files and executes the transmission. This turns your workspace into an active outbound fax terminal without leaving VS Code.

Queue Management with this MCP Server

The `list_faxes` tool pulls your complete outbound transmission history directly into the Cline sidebar. Cline parses this list to identify stuck transmissions or check delivery receipts for your records. When Cline finds a stalled job, it invokes `cancel_fax` to terminate the process immediately. It keeps your outbound queue clean and prevents duplicate charges on your account.

Automated Delivery Verification and Retries

The `get_fax_status` tool provides real-time updates on your pending outbound documents. Cline monitors these updates, waiting for the destination machine to pick up and acknowledge the transmission. If the receiving line is busy, Cline runs `resend_fax` to queue the document for another attempt through the MCP Server. You don't have to manually check status pages or trigger retries yourself.

Setup guide

Set up iFax 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 ifax-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 iFax refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ifax-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about iFax MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and add the server via the Remote Servers tab. Alternatively, write the configuration directly into your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, Cline invokes `download_fax` to fetch incoming documents and write them directly to your VS Code workspace. It can then parse the content or organize it into folders.

Cline calls `get_fax_status` repeatedly to check the delivery state. It reads the API response to confirm the remote machine received the document before completing the task.

The `send_fax` tool expects a JSON string containing file metadata and the document content encoded in base64. Cline handles this conversion automatically when you point it to a local PDF.

All PDF documents and base64 payloads pass directly through secure HTTPS connections to the API. Cline runs within your local VS Code environment, ensuring your raw fax data is never stored on third-party intermediary servers.

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