How to Use the Nhost MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline manage my Nhost storage buckets?

Yes, Cline uses uploadfile and deletefile to manage your assets. The agent can write your UI code and upload the matching mock data in a single run.

Q: How does Cline handle user logins during testing with Nhost?

Cline calls signinemailpassword or signinanonymous to establish a live session. It uses the returned tokens to make authenticated requests on your behalf.

Q: Do I need an admin secret to use these tools?

Some operations like changeemail require elevated JWTs. You configure these variables in your local settings file so the agent can pass them securely.

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End-to-end auth integration with Cline

The `signin_email_password` tool authenticates user accounts and returns active session data directly to your editor. Cline can run this tool, capture the session token, and use it to configure your local environment variables. This removes the manual back-and-forth of logging in through a browser. For passwordless flows, `signin_passwordless_email` sends magic links directly to your users. Cline can initiate this flow and write the corresponding frontend handler to catch the incoming session.

File operations directly in the workspace

The `upload_file` tool sends local assets directly to your storage bucket and returns the file metadata. Cline uses this to deploy assets required for your UI components without requiring manual drag-and-drop in the dashboard. You can also use `get_file` to download asset contents or `delete_file` to wipe old test assets. It gives your agent direct control over your storage bucket so it can build and clean up features autonomously.

User profile inspection and management

The `get_user` tool retrieves profile data for the currently authenticated user session. Cline can analyze this profile structure to write accurate TypeScript interfaces for your frontend components. If you need to test account modification flows, `change_email` and `reset_password` let you trigger email updates. Your agent can execute these actions to ensure your backend webhooks respond correctly to profile changes.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Nhost MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP icon to configure the server. You can paste the connection details directly or add them to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, Cline uses `upload_file` and `delete_file` to manage your assets. The agent can write your UI code and upload the matching mock data in a single run.

Cline calls `signin_email_password` or `signin_anonymous` to establish a live session. It uses the returned tokens to make authenticated requests on your behalf.

Some operations like `change_email` require elevated JWTs. You configure these variables in your local settings file so the agent can pass them securely.

Your authentication tokens and file data remain inside your local editor environment. The server uses ephemeral V8 sandboxes to ensure your sensitive credentials never persist in external logs.

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