Microsoft App Store MCP Server for Cline 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Microsoft App Store through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-app-store": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Microsoft App Store MCP Server
Connect your Microsoft Store developer account to automate app management tasks. This server interfaces with the Microsoft Store Submission API for real-time visibility and control.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Microsoft App Store tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- App Inventory — List and inspect all applications registered in your account
- Submission Tracking — Monitor the status of pending or completed app submissions
- Add-on Management — List in-app products and their metadata
- Flight Coordination — View package flights for beta testing or staged rollouts
The Microsoft App Store MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Microsoft App Store to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Microsoft App Store MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using Microsoft App Store
Ask Cline: "Using Microsoft App Store, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the Microsoft App Store MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Microsoft App Store through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Microsoft App Store + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Microsoft App Store MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Microsoft App Store and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Microsoft App Store tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Microsoft App Store and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Microsoft App Store for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Microsoft App Store MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Microsoft App Store to Cline via MCP:
get_addon
Get details for a specific add-on
get_application
Get details for a specific application
get_flight
Get details for a specific package flight
get_submission
Get details for a specific submission
list_addons
List add-ons for an application
list_applications
List all applications in your Microsoft Store account
list_flights
List package flights for an application
list_submissions
List submissions for an application
Example Prompts for Microsoft App Store in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Microsoft App Store immediately.
"List all my Microsoft Store apps."
"What is the status of the latest submission for 'TaskMaster'?"
Troubleshooting Microsoft App Store MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Microsoft App Store to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Microsoft App Store + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Microsoft App Store MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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Connect Microsoft App Store to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.