How to Use the Lusha MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline check my Lusha credit balance before running scripts?

Yes, Cline calls getcreditbalance to verify your active balance before running any large-scale enrichment scripts. This keeps you from hitting API limits unexpectedly.

Q: How does Cline use Lusha to resolve LinkedIn profiles?

Cline executes getpersonbylinkedin when you feed it a profile URL in the sidebar. It extracts the direct dials and emails, then writes them directly to your active file.

Q: Can Cline automate email validation?

Yes, Cline uses getpersonbyemail to check incoming leads and write validation scripts. It handles the entire coding and testing process autonomously.

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Generate Enriched CRM Files with Cline

`bulk_enrich_persons` lets Cline build fully enriched CSV files directly in your VS Code workspace. You give the agent a list of raw email addresses, and it writes the code to process them, runs the tool, and saves the output. Because Cline has full file-system access, it doesn't just show you the data—it actively updates your local databases and codebases. You get clean, verified direct dials written directly into your test suites or seed files.

Build Dynamic Dashboards via MCP Server

`get_usage_stats` provides the raw metrics Cline needs to build live internal monitoring tools right in your workspace. You can tell Cline to write a React component that displays your API consumption, and it will write the code and fetch the live data. This MCP integration transforms Cline from a simple code generator into an active development partner. The agent pulls live data, writes the UI, and tests the integration in real time.

Automated Targeted Prospecting

`prospect_new_companies` allows Cline to generate highly targeted account lists based on your precise developer criteria. Tell the agent your ideal customer profile, and it searches for matching businesses, filters them, and saves them to your project. Cline then chains `enrich_company_info` to gather firmographics for those matches. You end up with a ready-to-use target list without ever leaving your VS Code editor.

Setup guide

Set up Lusha 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 lusha-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 Lusha 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": {
    "lusha-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Lusha MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and use the one-click installer. Alternatively, you can add the server configuration directly to your settings file to register the MCP Server.

Yes, Cline calls `get_credit_balance` to verify your active balance before running any large-scale enrichment scripts. This keeps you from hitting API limits unexpectedly.

Cline executes `get_person_by_linkedin` when you feed it a profile URL in the sidebar. It extracts the direct dials and emails, then writes them directly to your active file.

Yes, Cline uses `get_person_by_email` to check incoming leads and write validation scripts. It handles the entire coding and testing process autonomously.

All B2B contact data, including direct dials and emails, is written directly to your local files by Cline. Your API keys are kept in your local secure configuration and never exposed.

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