How to Use the Nylas MCP in Cline
Cline gains full control over your inbox and calendar via this Nylas integration, turning your VS Code instance into a personal assistant.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Nylas MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Nylas 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.
Cline handles email triage
Cline uses `list_messages` to fetch your latest inbox contents. It processes your emails and surfaces the ones that need your immediate attention. When you need to send an update, Cline triggers `send_message`. It handles the outbound work while you stay in your terminal.
Schedule meetings with Cline
You can ask Cline to find a gap in your day using `list_events`. It checks your calendars and identifies the best time for a sync. If you need to book a slot, `create_event` handles the details. It ensures your calendar stays accurate without manual entry.
Organize your address book
Cline uses `list_contacts` to find people you frequently email. You can ask it to verify an address before you send a message. If you meet someone new, use `create_contact` to store their info. Cline writes it directly to your account record.
Set up Nylas 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
nylas-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 Nylas refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nylas-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Nylas MCP in Cline
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