How to Use the Xero MCP in Cline

Q: Can I write tests for Xero data using Cline?

Definitely. After pulling transaction lists with listbanktransactions, you can ask Cline to generate unit tests that mock the API call against a sample output, ensuring your component works even if the live connection is down.

Build Xero components with Cline: Integrate live accounting data into your code base directly in VS Code.

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Fetch Invoice Structures for Components

The `get_invoice_details` tool lets you fetch the full, structured details of a single Xero invoice. This is ideal when writing components that need to display line items or specific customer tax codes. Your agent can take this JSON output and use it to scaffold out the necessary data models for your front-end code, saving you boilerplate time.

Model Contact Lists

`list_xero_contacts` pulls all customer and supplier records into a structured format. You can feed this list directly to Cline to generate the TypeScript interface definitions your component needs. This ensures that when you build code, it's using the exact expected data structure from Xero, eliminating runtime type errors.

Query Chart of Accounts Data

`list_chart_of_accounts` gives you a clean list of every account available in your Xero setup. You can use this to build dropdown menus or filter controls in your dashboard components. It’s structured data ready for consumption. Cline writes the necessary boilerplate logic—like an async fetch wrapper—around this endpoint immediately.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Xero MCP in Cline

You tell Cline, 'Build me a component showing P&L.' The MCP Server handles the connection. Cline then uses `get_profit_and_loss` data, writes the necessary API import logic, and shows you exactly where to paste the result.

Yes. Because the MCP Server defines the output structure (like for `list_xero_payments`), Cline generates code that adheres strictly to those typed definitions. You get reliable, type-safe components.

Definitely. After pulling transaction lists with `list_bank_transactions`, you can ask Cline to generate unit tests that mock the API call against a sample output, ensuring your component works even if the live connection is down.

You can combine many sources. For instance, you might write a report component that uses `list_xero_invoices` for the main table, but then calls `get_invoice_details` for the expanded view.

The MCP Server handles date parameters. When fetching P&L or balance sheets, you specify the dates in your code's function call, making sure your component always queries the correct time window.

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