How to Use the National Archives Catalog MCP in Cline
Connect the National Archives Catalog MCP Server in Cline to automate your historical data research and record management.
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Connect National Archives Catalog MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect National Archives Catalog 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.
Direct record exploration in Cline
Cline interacts with the archive to pull raw data for your projects. Trigger `search_records` to get a list of relevant results for your specific topic. After getting a list, use `get_record_stats` to see how active the record is. Cline handles the data formatting so you can start working immediately.
Submit transcriptions and comments
Help improve the archive by submitting your own work via `create_transcription`. Cline can read text files in your project and push them to the NARA database. Use `create_comment` to leave notes on records that need attention. This makes it easy to annotate documents while you are building or researching.
Audit historical record changes
If you need to see who modified a record, use `get_transcription_history`. Cline gives you a clear view of the changes over time. You can also use `get_contributions_by_userid` to track your own progress. It ensures you have a reliable log of every action taken through the MCP server.
Set up National Archives Catalog MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.
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Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
national-archives-catalog-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.
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Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest National Archives Catalog refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
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"mcpServers": {
"national-archives-catalog-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 National Archives Catalog. 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.
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