How to Use the iFood MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write a script to auto-accept incoming iFood orders?

Yes. Cline can generate a Node.js script that polls getorders for pending tickets and automatically updates their status using updateorderstatus to move them to preparing.

Q: How does Cline fetch menu structures from my iFood stores?

Cline calls getstores to identify your active locations, then uses getcatalog to extract the menu layout, item IDs, and pricing details into your workspace.

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Building Live Order Dashboards in Cline

The `get_orders` tool retrieves live order lists, including customer details, items, and timestamps, directly into your VS Code workspace. Cline uses this data to write, test, and render custom dashboard components. You tell Cline to build a monitoring interface, and the agent handles the file creation, writes the API fetching logic, and displays the UI. It updates order status codes from pending to delivered on your screen.

Automated Fleet Dispatching with this MCP Server

The `assign_driver` tool connects your custom delivery fleet to active orders without leaving your editor. Cline writes the backend logic to match available drivers with ready orders based on live telemetry. The agent tests the dispatch script against mock data before running it on live orders. Cline edits the local files, runs the test suite, and commits the code once the driver assignment flow passes.

Automated Catalog Maintenance

The `get_catalog` tool pulls the complete menu structure for any store ID to let Cline audit your inventory. Cline compares this structure against your local database schema to find missing items or price differences. The agent writes patch scripts using the MCP tools. It handles the entire verification and update cycle within your local development environment.

Setup guide

Set up iFood 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 ifood-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 iFood 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": {
    "ifood-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about iFood MCP in Cline

Yes. Cline can generate a Node.js script that polls `get_orders` for pending tickets and automatically updates their status using `update_order_status` to move them to preparing.

Cline calls `get_stores` to identify your active locations, then uses `get_catalog` to extract the menu layout, item IDs, and pricing details into your workspace.

Yes. You can tell Cline to apply a percentage increase to a category, and the agent will write the loop that executes `update_catalog_item` for each affected item.

Cline reads the raw JSON error output from the tool execution, identifies the missing parameter or invalid ID, and rewrites the calling code to fix the issue.

The integration processes your restaurant catalog data within isolated memory. Vinkius handles the authentication token securely, keeping your proprietary pricing structures and store configurations safe from exposure.

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