OneTrust MCP Server for Cline 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire OneTrust through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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About OneTrust MCP Server
Connect your OneTrust account to any AI agent and manage privacy compliance, vendor risks, and data governance through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including OneTrust tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Data Subject Requests — List, create, and track DSARs (GDPR/CCPA access, deletion, opt-out requests)
- Privacy Assessments — Browse PIAs, DPIAs, and Transfer Impact Assessments with risk scores
- Data Inventory — View the data map: which systems process personal data, for what purpose, and under which legal basis
- Vendor Risk — Manage third-party vendors with security questionnaires and risk ratings
- Consent Management — Review consent purposes and cookie categories
- Incident Management — Track privacy and security incidents with severity and regulatory notification status
- Risk Register — View identified risks with impact, likelihood, and treatment plans
The OneTrust MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect OneTrust to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OneTrust MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using OneTrust
Ask Cline: "Using OneTrust, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cline with the OneTrust MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with OneTrust through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
OneTrust + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the OneTrust MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from OneTrust and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use OneTrust tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from OneTrust and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query OneTrust for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
OneTrust MCP Tools for Cline (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect OneTrust to Cline via MCP:
onetrust_create_dsar
Request types: ACCESS (subject wants their data), DELETION (right to be forgotten), RECTIFICATION (correct inaccurate data), PORTABILITY (data export), OPT_OUT (stop selling/sharing). The request enters the fulfillment workflow with regulatory deadlines automatically calculated (e.g., 30 days for GDPR). Create a new data subject access request in OneTrust — register a GDPR/CCPA privacy request on behalf of an individual
onetrust_get_assessment
Use for assessment review, audit evidence, or understanding the privacy risk landscape of a specific project or data processing activity. Get full details of a privacy impact assessment — questions, responses, risk findings, and recommendations from the review process
onetrust_get_dsar
15/17/20, CCPA §1798.100), processing steps completed, data sources discovered, assigned handler, deadline, and audit trail. Use for detailed DSAR investigation, compliance verification, or reporting. Get complete details of a specific data subject request — subject information, request history, fulfillment steps, and regulatory context
onetrust_list_assessments
Each shows: assessment name, type, risk score, status (Draft/In Review/Approved/Rejected), assigned owner, and completion date. Use for GDPR Art. 35 compliance, risk oversight, or assessment pipeline review. List privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) in OneTrust — Data Protection Impact Assessments with risk scores and approval status
onetrust_list_assets
Each asset includes: name, type, data categories processed, processing purposes, legal basis, data subjects affected, retention periods, and risk classification. Essential for GDPR Art. 30 compliance. Use when the user asks about "what systems process personal data?" or needs the data map. List data inventory assets in OneTrust — applications, databases, systems, and third-party services with data classification and processing purposes
onetrust_list_consent_purposes
Each purpose includes: name, description, category (Strictly Necessary/Performance/Functional/Marketing), associated cookies/trackers, and default consent state. Purposes are the building blocks of your cookie banners and preference centers. Use for consent configuration review or privacy banner auditing. List consent purposes configured in OneTrust consent management — cookie categories, marketing preferences, and data collection purposes
onetrust_list_dsars
Each DSAR includes: subject name, email, request type (Access/Deletion/Rectification/Portability/Opt-Out), current status (Open/In Progress/Completed/Overdue), assigned handler, submission date, and regulatory deadline. Use when the user asks about pending privacy requests, DSAR compliance, or deadline tracking. List data subject access requests (DSARs) in OneTrust — GDPR, CCPA, and privacy rights requests from individuals with status and deadlines
onetrust_list_incidents
Each incident includes: title, severity (Critical/High/Medium/Low), status (Open/Under Investigation/Resolved/Closed), type (Data Breach/Near Miss/Complaint), affected data subjects count, regulatory notification status, and assigned investigator. Use for breach response management, regulatory reporting requirements, or incident trend analysis. List security and privacy incidents in OneTrust incident management — breaches, near-misses, and reports with severity and regulatory notification status
onetrust_list_risks
Each risk includes: title, description, category, impact level, likelihood score, calculated risk rating, treatment plan (Accept/Mitigate/Transfer/Avoid), associated controls, and assigned owner. Use for enterprise risk management reporting, board-level risk summaries, or identifying areas that need attention. List privacy and security risks from OneTrust risk register — identified risks with impact, likelihood, risk score, and treatment plans
onetrust_list_vendors
Each vendor shows: name, risk score, assessment status (questionnaire sent/completed/overdue), data categories shared, contractual safeguards (DPA signed/pending), and last review date. Use for vendor due diligence, subprocessor management, or GDPR Art. 28 compliance verification. List third-party vendors in OneTrust vendor risk management — data processors, subprocessors, and partners with security/privacy risk ratings
Example Prompts for OneTrust in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with OneTrust immediately.
"How many open data subject requests do we have?"
"Which vendors have overdue security assessments?"
"Show the data map for our CRM system."
Troubleshooting OneTrust MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting OneTrust to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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OneTrust + Cline FAQ
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Connect OneTrust to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.