How to Use the NavAPI MCP in Cline

Q: Where does Cline save the NavAPI configuration?

It stores the setup in your clinemcpsettings.json file. You can edit the server keys directly in that file if you prefer manual configuration.

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`get_port_vessel_traffic` delivers live congestion numbers so Cline can build a real-time tracking component from scratch. You tell your agent to create a React dashboard for the Port of Los Angeles. Cline fetches the active ship count, writes the frontend code, and mocks up the UI using real statistics. It handles the entire build process. The agent imports the traffic data, wires up the state management, and shows you the diff so you can approve the changes immediately.

NavAPI MCP Server Routing

`search_maritime_routes` gives VS Code the ability to query ocean shipping lanes programmatically. If you need a backend service that calculates shipping costs, Cline pulls the route data and then hits `get_port_distance` to figure out the exact nautical mileage. You just watch the files populate. The agent grabs the coordinates, writes the distance calculation logic in your chosen language, and sets up the test files to prove it works.

Nautical Chart Mapping

`list_nautical_charts` finds the required navigational maps for any geographic area you specify. When you tell Cline to map the Mediterranean coast, it queries the charts and then runs `get_nautical_ports` to plot every active harbor in Italy and Greece. The system verifies everything is running by pinging `check_api_status` before starting the build. You get a fully coded mapping module without writing a single line yourself.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about NavAPI MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP Servers icon. You can use the Marketplace tab for a quick install or drop the URL into the Remote Servers tab.

It writes the code and tests it. You ask for a distance calculator, and the agent pulls the data, structures the file, and commits the logic.

It stores the setup in your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file. You can edit the server keys directly in that file if you prefer manual configuration.

The port query accepts a country parameter. Just tell the agent which country you want, and it filters the results before writing your code.

NavAPI queries shipping lanes, port distances, and nautical chart metadata. Vinkius isolates these requests in an ephemeral sandbox, ensuring your logistics queries disappear the moment the connection closes.

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