How to Use the NotCo MCP in Cline
Cline executes NotCo formulation tasks end-to-end to build and test your plant-based projects.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect NotCo MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect NotCo 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.
End-to-end recipe generation for Cline
Give Cline a task to build a new dairy-free cheese, and it handles the entire lifecycle. It starts by calling `create_project` and finishes by generating the final recipe with `create_formulation`. It writes the files for you and logs every step. You get a complete project structure ready for your R&D team to review.
Automated sensory simulation with Cline
Tell your agent to check if a formulation meets sensory standards. It triggers `run_sensory_test` and interprets the output to decide if the recipe is ready for production. If the scores are low, it automatically searches for alternatives using `search_flavor_matches`. It performs the heavy lifting of finding the right plant-based combinations.
Cost and supply chain tracking
Cline can check the feasibility of your ideas by querying supplier data. It uses `estimate_cost` to calculate mass production expenses and `list_suppliers` to verify regional availability. This prevents you from building recipes that are too expensive or impossible to source. It keeps your R&D within budget constraints.
Set up NotCo 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
notco-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 NotCo refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"notco-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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