How to Use the KnowFirst MCP in Cline

Q: What if the KnowFirst API is down?

You can have Cline run a pre-flight check using the checkknowfirstapistatus tool before starting a task. This way, your agent can confirm the service is healthy before attempting to fetch data.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect KnowFirst to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Turn Intelligence into Code

Tell Cline to build a component that displays a company's profile. It uses `search_intelligence_entities` to find the company and `get_entity_profile` to fetch the data. Then, it writes the actual React or Vue component for you. You don't get a JSON blob; you get working code dropped into a new file. Cline handles the API call, the data parsing, and the component structure, turning KnowFirst data into a part of your application instantly.

Script Complex Intelligence Queries

The `query_custom_intelligence` tool lets you define very specific searches. With Cline, you can ask it to not only run the query but also generate a Node.js script to process the results. It's a faster way to build data-processing jobs. Cline takes your plain-English request, forms the JSON parameters for the query, executes it against the KnowFirst MCP server, and gives you a ready-to-run script. It bridges the gap between asking a question and having an automated task.

Your KnowFirst MCP Server in VS Code

Integrate data auditing directly into your development workflow. Ask Cline to write a test that confirms an entity's data hasn't changed. It will use the `audit_entity_changes` tool to fetch the history and generate an assertion for your test suite. This makes data integrity a checkable part of your codebase. Before you deploy, you can have Cline verify that your key data sources are stable and correct, all from your editor.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about KnowFirst MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and navigate to the MCP Servers icon. You can find KnowFirst in the Marketplace for a one-click install, which automatically configures the connection. The tools will be available to Cline immediately.

Yes. Just ask Cline, 'Show me the network for entity X.' It will execute the `get_entity_connections` tool and can either display the raw data or generate code to help you visualize the connection graph in your app.

You can have Cline run a pre-flight check using the `check_knowfirst_api_status` tool before starting a task. This way, your agent can confirm the service is healthy before attempting to fetch data.

You describe the data you need in plain text. Cline translates your request into a valid JSON string for the `query_custom_intelligence` tool. It handles the formatting so you can focus on the query itself.

Yes. All communication between Cline and the KnowFirst MCP server happens over a secure transport. The Vinkius platform enforces a zero-trust model, meaning your custom intelligence query parameters and the data returned are isolated to your specific request.

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