How to Use the Medium MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline update an existing Medium post after publishing?

No, the current Medium API tools like createpost and createpublicpost do not support updates within Cline. To update a Medium post, you must edit it directly on the platform or push a new draft using Cline.

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End-to-end draft creation inside Cline

The `create_draft` tool allows Cline to push your local VS Code markdown files directly to your Medium drafts folder. Cline reads your VS Code workspace files, formats the front matter, and uploads the content to Medium. Because Cline has full VS Code workspace access, it can write a code snippet, run tests to verify it works, and then package the entire guide into a Medium draft. You get verified technical content posted to Medium without leaving the Cline sidebar.

Live publication routing with Cline

The `list_my_publications` tool pulls your active Medium publication list so Cline can map your posts to the correct editorial boards. Cline matches your VS Code workspace context to your target Medium publication before publishing. This MCP Server setup ensures you never accidentally post internal developer drafts to your public-facing Medium feed using Cline. Cline checks the Medium publication destination first, then runs `create_publication_post` to finish the job inside VS Code.

Instant profile verification in Cline

The `get_authenticated_user` tool retrieves your Medium account details to confirm Cline is writing to the correct profile. Cline uses this step to verify your Medium session before executing any write commands. This verification prevents accidental posts to the wrong Medium account when managing multiple brand profiles in Cline. Cline checks your Medium credentials, displays your profile name in VS Code, and asks for confirmation if the destination changes.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Medium MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar in VS Code, click the MCP Servers icon, and add the Medium server configuration. You can also edit your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file to add the Medium server URL and your integration token.

No, the current Medium API tools like `create_post` and `create_public_post` do not support updates within Cline. To update a Medium post, you must edit it directly on the platform or push a new draft using Cline.

Cline parses your local VS Code markdown files and translates them to compliant HTML before calling `create_draft` on Medium. This ensures your code blocks and headers render correctly on the Medium platform when uploaded from Cline.

Yes, you can configure multiple Medium profiles by switching the integration token in your Cline MCP settings. Cline will run `get_my_profile` to verify which Medium account is active before running commands.

Yes, the MCP Server processes your Medium draft content locally within VS Code and transmits it directly from Cline to the official Medium API. Your Medium integration tokens are stored securely in your local Cline configuration file and are never shared.

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