How to Use the KeyPay MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write code to sync KeyPay employee directories?

Yes. Cline uses listemployees to fetch your staff list and writes the integration scripts to sync them with your internal database. It handles the entire coding and testing process.

Q: How does Cline handle complex pay run calculations with KeyPay?

Cline calls getpayrundetails along with listpayrundeductions to map out the financial breakdown. It then writes custom math validation scripts to double-check the figures.

Q: Can I use this server to manage multiple payroll entities?

Yes. The agent calls listbusinesses to identify all registered entities. It then writes scripts to loop through each business and organize their respective payroll files.

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Generate live payroll reports in VS Code

The `list_pay_runs` tool fetches raw payroll records so Cline can write custom reporting scripts. You tell the agent to build a monthly spend chart, and it grabs the data, writes the Python code, and generates the file. If you need to drill down, the agent calls `list_pay_run_earnings` to break down wages by department. It writes the code to parse the JSON and outputs a formatted CSV directly in your workspace.

Build employee directories using the Cline MCP Server

This MCP Server lets you pull raw staff data using `list_employees` to seed your internal applications. Cline takes this raw list and drafts the frontend components to display your team directory. The agent uses `get_employee_details` to populate individual profile views. It writes the React code, hooks up the live API endpoints, and runs tests to ensure the data renders correctly.

Automate leave and slip audits

The `list_leave_requests` tool gives Cline direct access to outstanding time-off logs. The agent writes automated test suites to verify these requests against your main database. It matches those records with payslips using `list_pay_slips` to confirm that paid leave was processed correctly. You get a fully functional testing script and a clean diff showing the verified data.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about KeyPay MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP icon, and add the server via the Marketplace tab. You can also paste the connection URL directly into your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes. Cline uses `list_employees` to fetch your staff list and writes the integration scripts to sync them with your internal database. It handles the entire coding and testing process.

Cline calls `get_pay_run_details` along with `list_pay_run_deductions` to map out the financial breakdown. It then writes custom math validation scripts to double-check the figures.

Yes. The agent calls `list_businesses` to identify all registered entities. It then writes scripts to loop through each business and organize their respective payroll files.

Yes. Your pay slips and employee records are fetched directly through a secure local transport layer. Cline processes this data within your local VS Code environment, and Vinkius protects the endpoint with zero-trust MCP token isolation.

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