iFood MCP Server for Cline 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire iFood through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About iFood MCP Server
What you can do
Transform your iFood merchant operations with AI-powered automation. Your agents can:
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including iFood tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 11 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
- Monitor incoming orders in real-time with status tracking
- Accept and progress orders through preparation workflow
- Manage restaurant catalogs — update prices, availability, descriptions
- Review order details including customer info, items, and totals
- Configure operating hours for each day of the week
- Track delivery logistics and assign drivers to orders
- View store information and configuration across all locations
The iFood MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect iFood to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the iFood MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using iFood
Ask Cline: "Using iFood, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Cline with the iFood MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with iFood through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
iFood + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the iFood MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from iFood and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use iFood tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from iFood and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query iFood for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
iFood MCP Tools for Cline (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect iFood to Cline via MCP:
assign_driver
Requires order ID and driver ID. Use this to manage your own delivery fleet and coordinate order fulfillment. Assign a delivery driver to an iFood order
get_business_hours
Use this to review or verify the current schedule before making changes. Get operating hours for an iFood store
get_catalog
Use this to review menu structure, check item availability, or prepare updates to pricing or descriptions. Get the menu catalog for an iFood store
get_logistics
Use this to track order fulfillment and coordinate with delivery personnel. Get logistics/delivery information for an iFood order
get_order_details
Use this to review order contents before accepting or preparing. Get complete details of a specific iFood order
get_orders
Can filter by status: PENDING, ACCEPTED, PREPARING, READY, DISPATCHED, DELIVERED, CANCELLED. Returns order number, customer info, items, totals, and timestamps. Use this to monitor order flow and track pending orders. List orders for an iFood store
get_store_details
Use this to review store configuration before making updates. Get detailed information about a specific iFood store
get_stores
Returns store IDs, names, addresses, and operational status. Use this first to get store IDs needed for other operations like fetching orders or managing catalogs. List all stores associated with the iFood merchant account
update_business_hours
Requires a schedule object with open/close times for each day. Use this to change store hours, add weekend schedules, or set holiday closures. The schedule should be a JSON object with day keys (monday, tuesday, etc.) and arrays of {start: "HH:MM", end: "HH:MM"} objects. Update operating hours for an iFood store
update_catalog_item
Only pass the fields you want to change. Common use: update prices, toggle availability, or change descriptions. Requires store ID and item ID. Update a menu item in the iFood store catalog
update_order_status
Common workflow: PENDING -> ACCEPTED -> PREPARING -> READY -> DISPATCHED -> DELIVERED. Can also set to CANCELLED if needed. Use this to progress orders through the fulfillment pipeline. Update the status of an iFood order
Example Prompts for iFood in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with iFood immediately.
"Show me all pending orders and accept them automatically"
"Update the price of 'Combo Burger Especial' to R$32.90 and mark it as unavailable until tomorrow"
"Change my store hours to open at 11am and close at 11pm every day this week"
Troubleshooting iFood MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting iFood to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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iFood + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating iFood MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect iFood to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.