How to Use the Recharge MCP in Cline
Let Cline build custom customer portals and manage Recharge subscriptions directly from your VS Code sidebar.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Recharge MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Recharge 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.
Key Capabilities
Build subscriber dashboards with Cline
Tell this agent to build a customer portal, and it writes the frontend code while pulling real data. It uses `list_customers` to fetch your actual user base and maps the fields directly to your React components. You don't need to write boilerplate API wrappers. The agent tests the integration by calling `get_subscription_details` to verify that active services render correctly. This MCP Server lets you prototype and debug payment flows using live sandbox data. You watch the files update in real-time in your workspace.
Manage shipping address updates instantly
Address changes often break subscription deliveries if they happen mid-cycle. Cline handles this by querying `list_shipping_addresses` to see where active orders are headed. It then updates the record to ensure the next box goes to the right location. To make sure the billing details match, the agent runs `get_customer` to verify the account status. It handles the entire verification loop without leaving your editor. You get a clean git diff showing the exact changes made to the customer profile.
Track billing history and product catalogs
Keeping your product database in sync with your subscription builder is tedious. The agent calls `list_products` to pull your current Recharge catalog and updates your local configuration files automatically. It ensures your store matches what is actually available for purchase. When debugging billing disputes, the agent runs `list_billing_charges` to pull the customer's payment history. It compares these logs against your database records to find discrepancies. You get a complete audit trail without opening a browser tab.
Set up Recharge 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
recharge-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 Recharge refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"recharge-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Recharge. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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Common questions about Recharge MCP in Cline
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