How to Use the Lob MCP in Cline
Use Cline to trigger physical mail runs, print checks, and verify addresses programmatically.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Lob MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Lob 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.
Cline executes mail tasks end-to-end
You tell Cline to send a letter, and it runs the `create_letter` tool immediately. It manages the payload creation and confirms the API response without you writing a single line of boilerplate. This works for postcards and checks too. Cline handles the request, logs the output, and lets you move on to the next coding task.
Verify addresses before printing with Cline
Never send mail to a broken address again. Cline calls `verify_us_address` or `verify_intl_address` as a prerequisite for any mailing task you assign. It checks the return data and stops the process if the address is invalid. This keeps your mailing costs down and your delivery success rate high.
Audit mail history in Cline
When you need a report of what went out, Cline pulls the data using `list_letters` or `list_postcards`. It formats the results into a readable list right in your sidebar. You get an instant view of your recent activity. It’s the fastest way to verify that your automated campaigns are running as expected.
Set up Lob 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
lob-alternative-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 Lob refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lob-alternative-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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