How to Use the TomTom MCP in Cline

Q: What if I need to find a specific type of business using TomTom in Cline?

You'll use searchpoibycategory. You pass the category and coordinates, and the tool returns a list of relevant POIs. Your code then takes that output and structures it for your component.

Q: Can TomTom help Cline convert addresses into coordinates?

Yes. Use fuzzygeocoding to turn an address string (even a slightly messy one) into precise, usable latitude and longitude coordinates for your code's logic.

Q: Does TomTom support complex routing for Cline?

It does. The calculateroute tool provides the necessary polyline data structure and a travel time summary that you can integrate directly into your component's state or test fixtures.

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Geo-encoding and Address Resolution

When your component needs coordinates from a human address, use `structured_geocoding`. This function requires explicit components like the country code and postal code. It ensures you get precise, structured data rather than just relying on fuzzy matching. If you're building a form that takes user input, this tool lets Cline execute the conversion step immediately before writing the component logic.

Point of Interest (POI) Retrieval

To populate a dashboard with local services, use `search_poi_by_category`. Provide a category name and a center coordinate to find things like schools or restaurants near your target location. The resulting list can then be iterated over in a loop. For more detail on any single result returned by this search, you'll grab the rich metadata using `get_poi_details` with the specific ID.

Routing and Location Verification

You can verify travel logic using `calculate_route`. Cline runs this to get both the polyline (which you can render) and a summary of the trip time. This is perfect for unit testing your travel component. For edge cases, use `reverse_geocoding`. If you only have coordinates—say, from a GPS feed—this tool converts them back into a readable physical address string.

Setup guide

Set up TomTom 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 tomtom-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 TomTom refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomtom-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TomTom MCP in Cline

The TomTom MCP Server lets Cline perform geo-coding, route calculation, and POI searches directly within your project. You can write code that calls these functions to build map components or test travel logic.

You'll use `search_poi_by_category`. You pass the category and coordinates, and the tool returns a list of relevant POIs. Your code then takes that output and structures it for your component.

Yes. Use `fuzzy_geocoding` to turn an address string (even a slightly messy one) into precise, usable latitude and longitude coordinates for your code's logic.

It does. The `calculate_route` tool provides the necessary polyline data structure and a travel time summary that you can integrate directly into your component's state or test fixtures.

The server handles coordinate pairs (lat/lon) and address strings when performing searches. Since you are running this in a controlled, coded environment, the input data is limited to those geographic parameters.

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