How to Use the Kippy MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline write new appraisal templates back to Kippy?

No, Cline can only read data using tools like listappraisals and cannot write or modify records on your Kippy server.

Q: What file does Cline use to register the Kippy MCP Server?

You need to add the Kippy server to your Cline clinemcpsettings.json file. Cline will auto-discover the Kippy tools and display them in your VS Code sidebar.

Q: How does Cline handle large volumes of project scores from Kippy?

Cline calls listprojectscores and processes the Kippy payload in chunks. Cline filters the Kippy data locally in VS Code to prevent token limits from stalling your session.

Let Cline write performance dashboards and query live Kippy team scores directly from your VS Code sidebar.

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Cline writes code using live Kippy performance scores

The Kippy MCP Server provides the `list_team_scores` and `list_annual_scores` tools to let Cline build data visualizations inside your workspace. When you tell Cline to code a performance dashboard, it fetches the raw numbers from Kippy and writes the frontend components. Because Cline executes tasks end-to-end, it writes the React charts, imports the real-time Kippy scores, and runs local tests. You get a working dashboard in VS Code connected directly to your active Kippy metrics by Cline.

Track team structures and project scores with Cline

The `list_teams` and `list_project_scores` tools give Cline the organizational context needed to map Kippy developer output to specific projects. You can ask Cline to analyze which Kippy team has the highest delivery rate, and it will pull the active project data to find the answer. Cline handles the file creation and Kippy data parsing itself, so you don't have to write custom API wrappers. Cline reads the Kippy project scores, matches them to team rosters, and outputs a clean markdown report in your sidebar.

Manage feedback and annotations inside the Cline sidebar

The `list_feedback` and `list_notes` tools allow Cline to retrieve qualitative peer reviews and Kippy team comments directly. If you need to summarize recent Kippy feedback for a team lead, Cline pulls these text entries and organizes them by topic. This integration keeps you in your editor while Cline processes raw Kippy feedback records. You can instantly use Cline to generate summaries or write draft responses based on the notes stored in your Kippy account.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Kippy MCP in Cline

Cline connects to the Kippy MCP Server using your unique Vinkius endpoint token. Once connected, Cline can execute Kippy tools like `list_users` to map your team structure.

No, Cline can only read data using tools like `list_appraisals` and cannot write or modify records on your Kippy server.

You need to add the Kippy server to your Cline `cline_mcp_settings.json` file. Cline will auto-discover the Kippy tools and display them in your VS Code sidebar.

Cline calls `list_project_scores` and processes the Kippy payload in chunks. Cline filters the Kippy data locally in VS Code to prevent token limits from stalling your session.

Cline processes your Kippy feedback records and user profiles locally on your machine, never sending them to third-party servers. Your Kippy credentials are encrypted via Vinkius, securing your MCP connection.

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