How to Use the Winston AI MCP in Cline
Run deep data verification, plagiarism checks, and fact-checking directly inside Cline AI for end-to-end task execution.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Winston AI MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Winston AI to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Detect plagiarism in local files.
Write a script that takes an uploaded document and runs `check_plagiarism_file`. The result is a clear report showing where the content was copied from. Cline can then use this data to write comments or update records. Need to check just a short snippet? Use `check_plagiarism_text` for quick checks that feed directly into your component logic.
Validate external URLs and webpages.
If you're building a dashboard that pulls data from the web, use `fact_checker_url`. It verifies facts on a live webpage, giving you confidence in the source material. This is much better than just scraping text. You can also check if an external site has plagiarized content using `check_plagiarism_url`.
Compare textual data for similarity.
Sometimes you need to know if two pieces of writing are subtly different. The `text_compare` tool takes both inputs and returns a detailed similarity score. This is perfect for comparing drafts or policy versions. Also, use the `detect_ai_file` tool when reviewing submitted code documentation; it checks for AI content in uploaded documents.
Set up Winston AI 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
winston-ai-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 Winston AI refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"winston-ai-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Winston AI. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
Why Choose Vinkius
Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.
Real-time monitoring
Live
visibility into every interaction
Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.
Built-in savings
60%
lower AI costs
Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.
Single dashboard
One
place for every integration
Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.
Common questions about Winston AI MCP in Cline
Use it with your favorite AI tools
Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.
Start using the Winston AI MCP today
We host it, we monitor it, we maintain it. You just paste one token.
