Simian MCP Server for ClineGive Cline instant access to 12 tools to Add Project Comment, Create Reel, Delete Media, and more
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire Simian through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cline
The Simian app connector for Cline is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Simian and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
{
"mcpServers": {
"simian": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Simian MCP Server
The Simian MCP server enables your AI agent to manage your creative workflows. Retrieve media links, orchestrate review processes, and analyze viewer engagement directly from the chat interface.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Simian tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 12 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
The Simian MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 Simian tools available for Cline
When Cline connects to Simian through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning video-sharing, creative-workflow, media-review, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Add a new comment or approval status to a file
Create a new reel
Permanently remove a file from the library
Retrieve account details and usage statistics
Get metadata for a specific media file
Retrieve comments and annotations for a project file
Get details of a specific reel
List all media files in the library
List all active review and approval projects
List all created reels (presentations)
Send a reel to recipients via email or short link
Update metadata for a media file
Connect Simian to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Simian into Cline. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Add remote server
Enable the server
Start using Simian
Why Use Cline with the Simian MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Simian 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
Simian + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Simian MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Simian and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use Simian tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Simian and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query Simian for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Example Prompts for Simian in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Simian immediately.
"Get the review link for project 'Summer Campaign'."
"Summarize the analytics for my latest reel."
"Invite 'client@brand.com' to review project 104."
Troubleshooting Simian MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting Simian to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server shows error in sidebar
Simian + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating Simian MCP Server with Cline.