How to Use the Troops MCP in Cline

Q: How do I get candidate details in Troops using Cline?

Just give Cline the command to run getcandidate. It fetches all the required data and presents it back to you as if you ran a native API call. No GUI needed.

Q: Can Cline help me track job status with Troops?

Yes, use the listjobs tool within the MCP Server connection. You can filter by various statuses to see exactly what's open or closed right now.

Q: If I need to submit timesheets, does Cline support it with Troops?

The server has a submittimesheet tool built in. You just pipe the data through and Cline executes the submission process for you.

Q: Does using Troops with Cline help me manage job offers?

Absolutely. You can use createjob to open a new role, and then track it later using listjobs. It's great for CI/CD scripts that need HR data.

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Execute Candidate and Job Creation in Cline

Tell Cline to start the hiring process. It can execute `create_candidate` to register a new applicant, and right after that, it'll run `create_job` for the open role. The entire sequence runs without you having to prompt it again.

Process Agreements using Troops MCP Server

From drafting to signing is a quick cycle. You can trigger `generate_contract`, stage the document, and then finalize everything by running `sign_contract`. Cline handles these file operations for you.

Retrieve and List HR Records with Cline

Need an overview of current openings? Run a command to execute `list_jobs`, maybe filtering it by status. You can also pull deep records on applicants using the `get_candidate` tool.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Troops MCP in Cline

Just give Cline the command to run `get_candidate`. It fetches all the required data and presents it back to you as if you ran a native API call. No GUI needed.

Yes, use the `list_jobs` tool within the MCP Server connection. You can filter by various statuses to see exactly what's open or closed right now.

The server has a `submit_timesheet` tool built in. You just pipe the data through and Cline executes the submission process for you.

This server touches candidate details and timesheet records. It processes personal identifiers when running `create_candidate` or submitting hours via `submit_timesheet`.

Absolutely. You can use `create_job` to open a new role, and then track it later using `list_jobs`. It's great for CI/CD scripts that need HR data.

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