How to Use the ngrok MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline access my active ngrok endpoints?

Cline calls the listendpoints tool through the MCP Server interface. It retrieves the active tunnel URLs and automatically inserts them into your code or test files.

Q: Does the agent need access to my local configuration files to find API keys?

No, Cline uses listapikeys directly through the server connection. This keeps your local environment files clean and prevents accidental exposure of raw tokens in your codebase.

Let Cline pull live tunnel data and security rules directly into your VS Code workspace to build and test features.

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Cline reads active tunnels to write integration code

The `list_endpoints` tool feeds your active public tunnel addresses directly to Cline inside VS Code via MCP. Cline uses this information to write custom webhook receivers that target your actual live local endpoints. Because Cline operates autonomously, it retrieves the active URL, modifies your local environment variables, and runs the test suite in one go. You don't have to manually edit configuration files or copy URLs from your terminal.

Audit network policies using the ngrok MCP Server

The `list_ip_policies` tool allows Cline to pull your active firewall rules directly into the VS Code sidebar. Cline cross-references these rules against your local server setup to make sure your development environment isn't exposed to unauthorized IPs. This integration keeps your local testing secure by letting the agent inspect `list_ip_restrictions` before launching any external integrations. Cline warns you immediately if your current IP restrictions block the third-party services you are testing.

Verify domain and vault configurations in VS Code

The `list_reserved_domains` tool helps Cline identify which static domains are available using the MCP integration. Cline queries this list to match your current local branch with the correct reserved host. The agent also checks `list_vaults` to verify that your credentials and certificates are stored correctly. Cline uses this metadata to write accurate deployment scripts without hardcoding sensitive configurations.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about ngrok MCP in Cline

Cline calls the `list_endpoints` tool through the MCP Server interface. It retrieves the active tunnel URLs and automatically inserts them into your code or test files.

No, this server only supports read-only actions. Cline can run `list_ip_restrictions` to view your security rules but cannot alter or delete them.

Cline catches connection errors directly inside the VS Code chat window. If `list_reserved_domains` fails due to an expired token, Cline prompts you to refresh your Vinkius credentials.

No, Cline uses `list_api_keys` directly through the server connection. This keeps your local environment files clean and prevents accidental exposure of raw tokens in your codebase.

All retrieved endpoints, IP policies, and key lists are held in your local VS Code memory space. The data never leaves your machine, and Vinkius uses an ephemeral MCP sandbox to route the API calls securely.

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