itch.io MCP Server for Cline 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire itch.io through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"itchio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About itch.io MCP Server
Connect your itch.io account to any AI agent and explore your indie game library through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including itch.io tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 4 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Account Info — View your itch.io profile, username and avatar
- Your Games — Browse all games you own, created or collected
- Collections — View your game collections and browse games within them
- Collection Details — Get games from specific collections by ID
The itch.io MCP Server exposes 4 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 itch.io to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the itch.io 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 itch.io
Ask Cline: "Using itch.io, help me...". 4 tools available
Why Use Cline with the itch.io MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with itch.io 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
itch.io + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the itch.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from itch.io and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use itch.io tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from itch.io and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query itch.io for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
itch.io MCP Tools for Cline (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect itch.io to Cline via MCP:
get_collection_games
io collection by its collection ID. Returns game titles, URLs, cover images, prices and developer info. Get games in a specific itch.io collection
get_me
io user profile including username, display name, profile URL, avatar URL and cover URL. Use this to verify your API key is working. Get your itch.io account info
get_user_collections
io. Returns collection names, IDs, game counts and URLs. Get your itch.io game collections
get_user_games
io account including games you've purchased, collected or developed. Returns game titles, URLs, cover images, prices and developer info. Get games you own or created on itch.io
Example Prompts for itch.io in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with itch.io immediately.
"Show me my itch.io profile info."
"What games do I own on itch.io?"
"Show me my itch.io collections."
Troubleshooting itch.io MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting itch.io to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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itch.io + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating itch.io MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
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Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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Connect itch.io to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.