How to Use the Netlify MCP in Cline

Q: Can I use Cline to manage all my Netlify sites at once?

Yes. The listsites tool gives Cline a full inventory of your sites. From there, you can have it perform actions on specific sites or run audits across all of them. This MCP server makes it possible.

Q: Will Cline overwrite my Netlify production site by accident?

Cline will only do what you tell it to. The triggerbuild tool can deploy to any branch, so be specific in your instructions, like "deploy the 'dev' branch to our staging site." It doesn't act without a prompt.

Cline can now build, test, and manage your Netlify projects. Give it a task and watch it write the code and trigger the build.

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This toolset gives Cline direct access to your Netlify workflow. It doesn't just suggest code; it acts. Tell Cline to "Fix the header bug and deploy the change to staging." It will write the code, run the tests, and then use the `trigger_build` tool to kick off a new Netlify deployment. You just review the diff and approve.

Build UIs with Live Netlify Data

Stop mocking API data for your components. With this server, Cline can build frontends using real data from your Netlify account. Ask Cline to "Build a React component that displays the latest form submissions." It calls `list_form_submissions` to get live data, then writes the component code, imports, and all. It's a much faster way to work.

Your Netlify Tools for Cline

An autonomous agent is only as good as the tools it can use. This Netlify MCP Server gives Cline a full toolkit for managing your sites. Tell Cline, "Audit my sites and report any with failed builds in the last 24 hours." It will use `list_sites` and `list_builds` to gather the data and generate a report right inside VS Code. It does the tedious work for you.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Netlify MCP in Cline

Cline uses the tools from this MCP server to interact with your Netlify account. When you ask it to do something like "list my sites," Cline finds the `list_sites` tool and executes it to get the information you asked for.

Yes. The `list_sites` tool gives Cline a full inventory of your sites. From there, you can have it perform actions on specific sites or run audits across all of them. This MCP server makes it possible.

Cline will only do what you tell it to. The `trigger_build` tool can deploy to any branch, so be specific in your instructions, like "deploy the 'dev' branch to our staging site." It doesn't act without a prompt.

No, you just connect Cline to the MCP server URL provided by Vinkius. Vinkius stores your Netlify token securely and handles passing authentication to the Netlify API for each request your agent makes.

The server processes your Netlify form submission data when you ask Cline to fetch it. Each connection is ephemeral and runs in a zero-trust sandbox. Your data is passed through; it's never stored by Vinkius.

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