How to Use the WHO Athena API MCP in Cline

Q: How do I validate connectivity with WHO Athena API in Cline?

Run checkapistatus first. This command verifies the operational status of the WHO GHO Athena service, letting you know if your code needs to handle a connection failure.

Q: Can I list all available indicators using WHO Athena API in Cline?

Yes, listhealthindicators provides a complete inventory of every health indicator housed in the WHO GHO database. You can use this output to build your full set of required data models.

Q: What is the best way to handle date ranges with WHO Athena API and Cline?

First, call listhealthdimensions to see what year formats are accepted. Then, use those dimensions in your code when calling gethealthindicatordata to define your time window.

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Discover global indicators

You can use the `list_health_indicators` tool to pull every indicator available from the WHO GHO database. Cline reads this list, letting your code know exactly what metrics are callable. It's perfect for writing scripts that need to dynamically account for new or existing health data points.

Define necessary parameters

The `list_health_dimensions` tool lets you get a full list of observation dimensions, like country codes and years. You write code against this output to build reliable filters. This capability ensures your data fetching components are correctly scoped before they run.

Execute data retrieval tasks

When you're ready for the numbers, `get_health_indicator_data` fetches specific metrics using an indicator code and dimensions. Cline runs this, integrating the resulting health data directly into your component structure. This capability turns API calls into functional, tested parts of your application.

Setup guide

Set up WHO Athena API 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 who-athena-api-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 WHO Athena API 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": {
    "who-athena-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about WHO Athena API MCP in Cline

Run `check_api_status` first. This command verifies the operational status of the WHO GHO Athena service, letting you know if your code needs to handle a connection failure.

The server works with global health indicator data and related observation dimensions. Your code receives structured reports of quantitative trends based on specific codes.

Yes, `list_health_indicators` provides a complete inventory of every health indicator housed in the WHO GHO database. You can use this output to build your full set of required data models.

First, call `list_health_dimensions` to see what year formats are accepted. Then, use those dimensions in your code when calling `get_health_indicator_data` to define your time window.

You need endpoint access for the MCP Server. The data it handles—global health indicator trends—is read-only, which keeps security simple for component integration.

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