How to Use the Trimble MCP in Cline

Q: How do I use Trimble and Cline together to test routing logic?

You can write a script that calls calculatetruckroute to get distance, time, and the polyline. You then pass this structured data into your component for visualization or further validation.

Q: Can Cline handle mileage breakdowns using Trimble?

Yes. The calculatestatemileage function breaks down total trip mileage by US state or province, which is perfect for calculating regional tax implications in your dashboard code.

Q: Does the Trimble MCP Server support advanced routing features with Cline?

It does. You can programmatically call routeavoidingroads to calculate a route that explicitly skips certain highways or restricted roads, giving you precise control over your application's output.

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Generate complex routing components with the Trimble MCP Server.

When building a dashboard, you might need to show optimal travel times. Use `calculate_matrix_routing` to generate component data that calculates distances and travel times between multiple origins and destinations. Alternatively, if you only care about cost, use `calculate_trip_tolls`. This function pulls both cash and electronic toll fees in USD, which is perfect for a financial component.

Process commercial geocoding data with the Trimble MCP Server.

The `reverse_geocode` tool takes coordinates and returns the nearest official commercial address. You can write a small script that loops through hundreds of points, converting them into structured location records. Similarly, to validate input data, run `search_trimble_address`. It searches for locations in the Trimble database, giving you reliable structure for your application.

Manage truck compliance and routing logic using the MCP Server.

For any logistics project, vehicle restrictions matter. The `get_truck_directions` tool retrieves turn-by-turn directions while checking critical factors like HazMat status, weight limits, and bridge heights. This data is essential for production code. You can also enforce specific dimensions using `route_by_vehicle_size`, ensuring your generated routes are compliant with the defined vehicle profile.

Setup guide

Set up Trimble 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 trimble-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 Trimble 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": {
    "trimble-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Trimble MCP in Cline

You can write a script that calls `calculate_truck_route` to get distance, time, and the polyline. You then pass this structured data into your component for visualization or further validation.

Yes. The `calculate_state_mileage` function breaks down total trip mileage by US state or province, which is perfect for calculating regional tax implications in your dashboard code.

It does. You can programmatically call `route_avoiding_roads` to calculate a route that explicitly skips certain highways or restricted roads, giving you precise control over your application's output.

The server handles geographic coordinates (lon/lat) and commercial address strings. You can pass these to both `reverse_geocode` and `search_trimble_address` for consistent results.

The core output involves structured JSON containing numeric metrics (distance, time, cost) and string arrays representing coordinate points (lon/lat).

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