How to Use the ZIP Codes API MCP in Cline

Q: How do I write a script using ZIP Codes API with Cline to find codes by city?

You tell Cline you need code that uses findzipsbycity. It writes the function, making sure to pass in both the city and state parameters correctly. You get runnable code immediately.

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Scripting Location Searches with Cline

Need a function that grabs all ZIP codes for a given state? Tell Cline the requirement. It writes the code calling `find_zips_by_state`, imports the necessary API data, and gives you a working script file. Cline handles the whole process: it generates the component, runs any tests needed to validate the location search logic, and shows you exactly what changed in a diff view.

Building Distance Comparison Tools with Cline

You can write a script that accepts two ZIP codes as arguments. Cline uses `get_zip_distance` to calculate the separation, then writes code to process and output that distance measurement. It's end-to-end execution. You define the function signature, and Cline handles the API interaction, error checking, and clean output formatting.

Creating Audit Scripts with MCP Server

Let's say you need to audit demographics for a whole county. You can write a script that uses `find_zips_by_county` first. Then, it loops through the results and calls `get_zip_details` for each one. Cline doesn't just provide code snippets; it builds the full workflow, ensuring your scripts are runnable, tested, and ready for staging commits.

Setup guide

Set up ZIP Codes 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 zip-codes-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 ZIP Codes 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": {
    "zip-codes-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ZIP Codes API MCP in Cline

You tell Cline you need code that uses `find_zips_by_city`. It writes the function, making sure to pass in both the city and state parameters correctly. You get runnable code immediately.

Yes. Just tell it: 'Write a function that takes two ZIP codes and calculates the distance.' Cline will write the wrapper code around `get_zip_distance` for you.

It does. You can define a main function that calls different tools—maybe first using `find_zips_by_state`, then looping through the results and calling `get_zip_details` for each one.

Yes. You write a function that takes a starting code and a mile radius. The MCP Server uses `find_zips_in_radius`, and Cline writes the complete, tested execution wrapper around that call.

The server manages location identifiers like ZIP codes, city names, state abbreviations, county names, and demographic details. All these are structured geographic records.

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