OpenSanctions MCP Server for Cline 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions MCP Server
Connect to OpenSanctions and access the world's largest open sanctions and PEP screening database through natural conversation — no API key needed for non-commercial use.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including OpenSanctions tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Entity Search — Search for sanctioned persons, companies and vessels by name
- Sanctions Screening — Screen names against global sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, UN, UK HMT)
- PEP Screening — Screen persons against Politically Exposed Persons databases
- Entity Details — Get full entity info including aliases, dates of birth, nationalities and addresses
- Vessel Search — Search sanctioned vessels by name or IMO number
- Dataset Browser — Browse all available sanctions datasets worldwide
The OpenSanctions MCP Server exposes 8 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 OpenSanctions to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenSanctions 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 OpenSanctions
Ask Cline: "Using OpenSanctions, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the OpenSanctions MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with OpenSanctions 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
OpenSanctions + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the OpenSanctions MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from OpenSanctions and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use OpenSanctions tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from OpenSanctions and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query OpenSanctions for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
OpenSanctions MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect OpenSanctions to Cline via MCP:
get_datasets
Returns dataset names, descriptions, publisher info and entity counts. Get list of all sanctions datasets available
get_entity
Returns full entity details including names, aliases, dates of birth, nationalities, addresses, sanctions details, related entities and source datasets. Get detailed info for a specific entity by ID
match_pep
Returns match scores, matched entities, political positions and source datasets. Useful for KYC/AML compliance checks. Screen a name against Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists
match_sanctions
Uses fuzzy matching to find potential matches. Returns match scores, matched entities and sanction details. Use threshold parameter (0.0-1.0) to adjust sensitivity. Default 0.85. Screen a name against global sanctions lists
search_company
Returns company names, registration numbers, jurisdictions, addresses and sanctions status. Search for companies in the sanctions database
search_entities
Supports free-text search with fuzzy matching. Returns entity names, types (Person, Company, Vessel), countries and dataset sources. Use schema parameter to filter by entity type (Person, Company, Vessel, etc.). Search sanctions and PEP entities by name
search_person
Returns person names, aliases, dates of birth, nationalities, countries and sanctions status. Search for persons in the sanctions database
search_vessel
Returns vessel names, IMO numbers, flags, owners and sanctions status. Search for vessels (ships) in the sanctions database
Example Prompts for OpenSanctions in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with OpenSanctions immediately.
"Screen 'Vladimir Putin' against sanctions lists."
"Search for companies sanctioned in Russia."
"What sanctions datasets are available?"
Troubleshooting OpenSanctions MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting OpenSanctions to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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OpenSanctions + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenSanctions MCP Server with Cline.
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Connect OpenSanctions to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.