How to Use the URL Metadata Scraper MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline use URL Metadata Scraper for link previews?

You pass the full URL to scrapeurl, and it immediately returns structured OpenGraph metadata, including the image and title. This makes generating accurate link previews part of your automated build process.

Q: What is the primary function of the URL Metadata Scraper in Cline?

The scrapeurl tool extracts SEO (title/description) and OpenGraph metadata from a URL. It gives you this data without forcing Cline to run a full, resource-intensive headless browser instance.

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The `scrape_url` tool pulls structured metadata from any URL. It grabs core SEO and OpenGraph tags—title, description, and main image—without the overhead of loading a full headless browser. This means you can build components that rely on accurate link previews or need clean data for local development testing.

Automating Link Metadata Checks in Cline

Need to check dozens of links before committing? Use the `scrape_url` tool within your task flow. You can iterate through a list of URLs and pull the title/description for every single one. It's a solid replacement for writing custom, token-heavy scraping functions yourself.

OpenGraph Metadata for Components

If you’re building a component that displays linked content, `scrape_url` gives you the full OpenGraph set. You get the title and image URL instantly to ensure your UI renders correctly. Cline uses this data to write tests against predictable inputs.

Setup guide

Set up URL Metadata Scraper 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 url-metadata-scraper-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 URL Metadata Scraper 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": {
    "url-metadata-scraper-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about URL Metadata Scraper MCP in Cline

You pass the full URL to `scrape_url`, and it immediately returns structured OpenGraph metadata, including the image and title. This makes generating accurate link previews part of your automated build process.

The `scrape_url` tool extracts SEO (title/description) and OpenGraph metadata from a URL. It gives you this data without forcing Cline to run a full, resource-intensive headless browser instance.

Yes. You can write a task that cycles through your staging environment links and uses `scrape_url` to verify titles or descriptions before you stage a commit. It keeps your local data clean.

The tool returns three pieces of public web metadata: Title, Description (from SEO/OpenGraph), and the primary Image source. These are critical for any front-end display.

This server touches public web metadata, specifically structured text (titles and descriptions) and image URLs from provided web links.

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