How to Use the Laravel Forge MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline run custom scripts using the MCP?

Yes. Cline can use listrecipes to view your team's custom shell scripts and execute them on your target server. This lets you run complex server updates without manually logging in over SSH.

Q: How does Cline handle SSH key management for Laravel Forge?

The agent uses listsshkeys to fetch all active public keys installed on your server. Cline can audit this list to make sure only authorized developers have direct terminal access to your machine.

Q: Can I view all websites hosted on a single server?

Yes. The listsites tool returns every website mounted on a specific server droplet. Cline uses this list to locate the correct site folder and configuration files for your deployment.

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Trigger zero-downtime deployments via Cline

The `deploy_site` tool enables Cline to initiate immediate code deployments on your active Forge sites. The agent checks your local workspace diffs, commits the changes, and runs the deployment script. You watch the live updates happen without switching windows. If things go wrong, Cline uses `get_site` to pull the latest deployment status. It identifies broken build scripts or failed Composer steps, allowing you to fix and re-run the process in seconds.

Audit active server infrastructure

The `list_servers` tool returns a complete list of your connected Laravel Forge droplets to Cline. The agent uses this list to identify the correct target machine for your current project. This prevents you from running commands on production by mistake. Once the target is selected, `get_server` retrieves the exact technical specifications of that droplet. Cline checks these details to ensure your server has the correct PHP version and system tools before you push updates.

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The `list_databases` tool lists every active database schema mounted on your selected Forge server. Cline can verify database names and check connection credentials before running new migrations. This keeps your local environment aligned with production. To keep background jobs running smoothly, Cline calls `list_workers` to inspect your active queue processes. The agent alerts you if a critical queue worker is missing or misconfigured, saving you from delayed emails or failed background tasks.

Setup guide

Set up Laravel Forge 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 laravel-forge-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 Laravel Forge 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": {
    "laravel-forge-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Laravel Forge MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click on the MCP Servers icon to add a new server. You can paste the connection URL directly into your settings or edit your local `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes. Cline can use `list_recipes` to view your team's custom shell scripts and execute them on your target server. This lets you run complex server updates without manually logging in over SSH.

The agent uses `list_ssh_keys` to fetch all active public keys installed on your server. Cline can audit this list to make sure only authorized developers have direct terminal access to your machine.

Yes. The `list_sites` tool returns every website mounted on a specific server droplet. Cline uses this list to locate the correct site folder and configuration files for your deployment.

Absolutely. All API keys are handled securely by the local MCP server process and stored locally in your VS Code environment. No external parties or intermediate servers can read your credentials during tool execution.

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