How to Use the Webiny CMS MCP in Cline

Q: How do I handle drafts when working with Webiny CMS and Cline?

Start by calling listmodelentries with 'manage' for the apitype. This gives you a list of draft IDs. Then, use those IDs in updatecmsentry to modify fields before running your component build.

Q: Can Cline execute complex operations on Webiny CMS?

Yes. The executegraphqlquery tool lets you run any raw mutation or query, regardless of complexity. You pass the API type and the GraphQL string, and Cline treats the result like a native variable in your code.

Q: What is the best way to retrieve details for one specific content piece?

Use getmodelentrydetails with the revision ID. This function provides all field data for that single entry, which you can then directly import into your component logic or use in a test case.

Q: Does this MCP Server help me check global settings on Webiny CMS?

The gettenantconfig tool retrieves the system's global configuration. This is useful for ensuring that environment variables, like default locales or API scopes, are set correctly across all your development environments.

Q: If I need to create a new piece of content in Webiny CMS from my terminal, what should I use?

Use createcmsentry. You provide the model name and the field data as a JSON object. This writes the entry directly into the draft pool, letting you continue development without needing a GUI.

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Tired of manual API calls? You can use `update_cms_entry` to modify a content model entry's fields, then write a component that reads the result. Cline handles this whole loop: it executes the update via the MCP Server, gets the new data, and immediately uses it to populate the required frontend state for your dashboard. It writes the necessary code to handle both the API interaction and the front-end display logic, leaving you with a fully functional component ready for testing.

Executing Raw Queries against Webiny CMS

Need data that doesn't map cleanly to existing fields? Call `execute_graphql_query` from your terminal. Cline takes the output—whether it's a list of articles or complex user metadata—and automatically stages it into a JSON file you can use in subsequent scripts. This means you don't just get data; you get usable, typed files that fit right into your existing codebase structure.

Listing and Validating Webiny CMS Entries

Before writing any code that touches live content, validate the model first. Use `list_model_entries` to pull all entries for a specific plural model name. Cline takes this list of records and generates a Python script that iterates over them, allowing you to check status codes or filter out stale data before deployment. It’s like having an automated content audit running right in your development environment.

Setup guide

Set up Webiny CMS 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 webiny-cms-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 Webiny CMS 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": {
    "webiny-cms-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Webiny CMS MCP in Cline

Start by calling `list_model_entries` with 'manage' for the `api_type`. This gives you a list of draft IDs. Then, use those IDs in `update_cms_entry` to modify fields before running your component build.

Yes. The `execute_graphql_query` tool lets you run any raw mutation or query, regardless of complexity. You pass the API type and the GraphQL string, and Cline treats the result like a native variable in your code.

Use `get_model_entry_details` with the revision ID. This function provides all field data for that single entry, which you can then directly import into your component logic or use in a test case.

The `get_tenant_config` tool retrieves the system's global configuration. This is useful for ensuring that environment variables, like default locales or API scopes, are set correctly across all your development environments.

Use `create_cms_entry`. You provide the model name and the field data as a JSON object. This writes the entry directly into the draft pool, letting you continue development without needing a GUI.

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