How to Use the Met Museum MCP in Cline

Q: How do I search the Met Museum using Cline?

Use the searchobjects tool within the Cline sidebar. It queries the public API for your keywords and provides a list of results. It’s the fastest way to find specific art.

Q: Will Cline show me full metadata for Met Museum objects?

It will. Simply use the getobject tool with the ID of the piece you want. Cline pulls the full metadata including the image URL and artist details.

Q: Can I list all objects from the Met Museum in Cline?

Yes, the listobjects tool fetches all available object IDs. It’s useful for bulk data operations or if you are building an index.

Cline gives your VS Code environment direct access to the Met Museum for automated art data exploration.

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Automated Met Museum queries in Cline

Cline executes `search_objects` to find specific artworks by keywords. It processes the results and prepares them for your next coding task. You can chain this with other tools to build a list of objects for a dashboard or gallery app. The agent manages the entire loop.

Fetch object data inside Cline

Use `get_object` to pull granular details like artist names and image URLs for any specific record. Cline fetches the JSON payload and makes it ready for your code. This saves you from manual lookups. You get the exact data structure needed for your implementation.

List objects efficiently with Cline

The `list_objects` tool allows Cline to pull a list of valid IDs from the database. It is useful for generating large datasets or testing your application logic. Cline handles the request and returns the raw object IDs. You can then pipe these IDs into other functions within your environment.

Setup guide

Set up Met Museum 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 met-museum-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 Met Museum 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": {
    "met-museum-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Met Museum MCP in Cline

Use the `search_objects` tool within the Cline sidebar. It queries the public API for your keywords and provides a list of results. It’s the fastest way to find specific art.

It will. Simply use the `get_object` tool with the ID of the piece you want. Cline pulls the full metadata including the image URL and artist details.

Open the MCP settings in your Cline sidebar. Add the server using the provided URL or Marketplace tab, and click save. The tools will show up in the assistant's list immediately.

Yes, the `list_objects` tool fetches all available object IDs. It’s useful for bulk data operations or if you are building an index.

The server only transmits object metadata between your IDE and the public API. It does not track your IP or personal activity; it strictly serves public museum records.

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