How to Use the NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP in Cline

Q: Does Cline support automated DNS zone deletion?

Yes, Cline can execute deletezone if you explicitly instruct it to clean up old infrastructure. The agent will first run getzone to confirm the target details and ask for your confirmation before executing.

Q: Can I run DNS telemetry monitoring through this MCP Server?

You can configure monitoring jobs using createmonitoringjob directly through Cline. The MCP tools allow you to check active monitoring statuses by calling listmonitoringjobs to verify your endpoints are healthy.

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`create_record` inserts new resource records directly into your active zones. Cline reads your local codebase, identifies the required endpoints, and executes the creation without leaving VS Code. The agent verifies the change immediately using `get_record`. This prevents syntax errors or mismatched TTLs from reaching your live production environments.

Synchronized zone management

`list_zones` fetches the current state of your global DNS infrastructure to keep your local workspace in sync. Cline checks this list before executing destructive actions like `delete_zone`. When you refactor multi-region services, the agent uses `update_zone` to adjust settings globally. Your DNS configurations stay aligned with your code branches automatically.

Real-time telemetry integration

`push_data_feed` sends active system telemetry directly to your NS1 routing filters. Cline sets up the connection by first running `list_data_sources` to identify your active endpoints. This enables automated failover configurations based on actual server load. Your AI agent maintains high availability by feeding live performance metrics directly to the DNS layer.

Setup guide

Set up NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) 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 ns1-ibm-ns1-premium-dns-api-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 NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) 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": {
    "ns1-ibm-ns1-premium-dns-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about NS1 (IBM NS1 Premium DNS API) MCP in Cline

Cline uses the server tools to inspect and modify your DNS configurations directly from your editor. The agent runs `get_record` and `update_record` to keep your live endpoints in sync with your local development environment.

Open the Cline sidebar and click on the MCP Servers icon. You can install it with one click from the marketplace tab or add it manually to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, Cline can execute `delete_zone` if you explicitly instruct it to clean up old infrastructure. The agent will first run `get_zone` to confirm the target details and ask for your confirmation before executing.

You can configure monitoring jobs using `create_monitoring_job` directly through Cline. The MCP tools allow you to check active monitoring statuses by calling `list_monitoring_jobs` to verify your endpoints are healthy.

Your DNS zone configurations, resource records, and API tokens are processed inside an ephemeral, zero-trust V8 sandbox. No external parties can intercept the telemetry payloads or configuration changes made during your session.

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