Onfido MCP Server for ClineGive Cline instant access to 6 tools to Create Applicant, Create Check, Create Workflow Run, and more
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Onfido 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 Onfido MCP Server
Connect your Onfido account to any AI agent to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification processes through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Onfido tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 6 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Applicant Management — Create and manage applicant profiles representing individuals undergoing verification.
- Workflow Studio Integration — Start and monitor complex verification workflows (Workflow Runs) to automate multi-step identity checks.
- Legacy Checks — Create classic checks for specific report combinations like document verification and facial similarity.
- Detailed Reporting — Retrieve comprehensive verification reports, including results and granular breakdowns of identity data.
- Real-time Notifications — Register webhooks to receive asynchronous updates on verification statuses directly to your systems.
The Onfido MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 6 Onfido tools available for Cline
When Cline connects to Onfido through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning identity-verification, kyc, applicant-screening, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create applicant on Onfido
Create a new Onfido applicant
Create check on Onfido
Create a new Check (Legacy/Classic)
Create workflow run on Onfido
Create a new Workflow Run
Get report on Onfido
Retrieve a Verification Report
Get workflow run on Onfido
g., awaiting_input, processing, approved, review, declined). Retrieve a Workflow Run
Register webhook on Onfido
Register a new Webhook
Connect Onfido to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Onfido into Cline. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Add remote server
Enable the server
Start using Onfido
Why Use Cline with the Onfido MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Onfido 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
Onfido + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Onfido MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Onfido and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Onfido tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Onfido and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Onfido for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Example Prompts for Onfido in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Onfido immediately.
"Create a new Onfido applicant for John Doe (john.doe@example.com)."
"Start a verification workflow 'wf_abc' for applicant 'app_12345'."
"Retrieve the details for report ID 'rep_xyz789'."
Troubleshooting Onfido MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Onfido to Cline through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Onfido + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Onfido MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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