How to Use the LocalAI MCP in Cline
Bring LocalAI capabilities to Cline for autonomous, private task execution.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect LocalAI MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect LocalAI 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.
Autonomous task execution for Cline
Cline can now leverage your local server for complex coding tasks. It uses `apply_model` and `chat_completions` to reason through your codebase without external API dependencies. You give the goal, and the agent executes the steps. It manages the tool calls, so you don't have to monitor the process.
Local vision tools for Cline
Use `detect_objects` or `face_analyze` to inspect assets directly within your project. Cline runs these checks locally to verify images for your UI components. It handles the identification task and feeds the results back into the editor. This keeps your build process entirely offline and under your control.
Document analysis with Cline
Use `rerank_documents` to find the right context for your tasks. Cline processes your local files to get the best matches before writing any code. This saves you time by feeding only the relevant snippets to the LLM. It's faster than searching through massive documentation sets manually.
Set up LocalAI 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
localai-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 LocalAI refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"localai-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by LocalAI. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
Why Choose Vinkius
Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.
Real-time monitoring
Live
visibility into every interaction
Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.
Built-in savings
60%
lower AI costs
Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.
Single dashboard
One
place for every integration
Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.
Common questions about LocalAI MCP in Cline
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