Kandji MCP Server for Cline 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Kandji 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 Kandji MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with Kandji's modern Apple MDM platform. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve device details, manage blueprints and custom apps, track administrative activity, and view system security parameters directly through the Kandji API. Ideal for automating IT operations and fleet security for macOS and iOS.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Kandji tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
The Kandji MCP Server exposes 10 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 Kandji to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kandji 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 Kandji
Ask Cline: "Using Kandji, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Kandji MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Kandji 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
Kandji + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Kandji MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Kandji and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Kandji tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Kandji and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Kandji for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Kandji MCP Tools for Cline (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Kandji to Cline via MCP:
get_device
Essential for deep-dive auditing of a specific asset. Retrieves details for a specific device
get_organization
Use to verify account identity. Retrieves details about your Kandji organization
list_activity
Essential for auditing system changes and recent management history. Lists recent management activity
list_auto_apps
Essential for auditing standard software libraries. Lists all Kandji Auto Apps
list_blueprints
Useful for understanding how devices are categorized and configured. Lists all device blueprints
list_commands
g., Lock, Wipe, Restart) sent to managed devices. Useful for auditing remote actions. Lists recent MDM commands sent to devices
list_custom_apps
Useful for auditing non-store software deployments. Lists all custom applications
list_devices
Returns device names, IDs, and OS versions. Use this as the main tool for auditing the device fleet. Lists all managed Apple devices in Kandji
list_parameters
Useful for auditing available security controls. Lists all library parameters (policies)
list_users
Useful for identifying device owners and primary users. Lists all users associated with devices
Example Prompts for Kandji in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Kandji immediately.
"List all managed Mac computers in Kandji."
"Show me the details for device ID 'abc-123'."
"Check recent administrative activity in Kandji."
Troubleshooting Kandji MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Kandji to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Kandji + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kandji MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect Kandji to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.