How to Use the Vimeo MCP in Cline

Q: Does the Vimeo MCP Server support reading group and channel data in Cline?

Yes. You can use functions like listgroups or listchannels to read the structural relationships within your Vimeo content, which is useful for dependency mapping in your code.

Q: If I need to clean up Vimeo content using Cline, what should I know about the MCP Server?

The deletevideo tool provides the necessary mechanism. You write a function that receives asset IDs and executes the deletion command directly within your code's execution scope.

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Programmatic Content Auditing

Cline lets you write code that interacts with your entire Vimeo setup. You can build a script that iterates through all projects by calling `list_folders` and then checks the video count in each using `list_videos`. This is perfect for generating inventory reports. The server also exposes groups and showcases, allowing you to map out your content structure against existing database records.

Metadata Retrieval and Search

Need a specific piece of data? You can write functions that use `get_video` or `search_videos` to pull metadata into your application's object model. This isn't just reading; it’s structuring the output for immediate use in your code. Retrieving user context with `get_me` ensures your scripts are always running under the correct identity.

Automated Content Lifecycle Management

Write handlers that manage Vimeo assets entirely within your codebase. You can write a function using `update_video` to batch-change tags across dozens of videos, for example. If an asset is deprecated, you'll write the cleanup logic around `delete_video`. Cline handles running these end-to-end tasks and showing you the final diff.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Vimeo MCP in Cline

You write standard code that calls the server's functions. For instance, to get a list of videos, your component would call `list_videos()`. Cline executes this like any other API fetch.

Yes. You can use functions like `list_groups` or `list_channels` to read the structural relationships within your Vimeo content, which is useful for dependency mapping in your code.

Use it when you need reliable, repeatable data access that goes beyond a simple UI interaction. If your goal is to build a dashboard or generate a report, this server fits right into your workflow.

The scope covers video metadata (titles, descriptions), user account details (`get_me`), and all structural organizational data like folders, groups, and showcases.

The `delete_video` tool provides the necessary mechanism. You write a function that receives asset IDs and executes the deletion command directly within your code's execution scope.

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