Bring Shared Inbox
to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Front to Cline and start using all 12 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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Gemini
What is the Front MCP Server?
Connect your Front account to any AI agent to automate your customer communication and shared inbox workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Front is a customer operations platform that enables teams to manage shared emails, SMS, and chats collaboratively. This MCP server enables you to track active conversations, assign messages, and fetch thread histories directly through natural conversation.
Key Features
- Shared Inbox Management — List all accessible shared inboxes and retrieve the specific conversations routed to them.
- Conversation Tracking — Search and list all customer conversations, checking their current status (open, archived) and assigned owners.
- Message Threading — Fetch the complete message history for any specific conversation to maintain context before replying.
- Collaborative Replies — Draft and send replies to active conversations directly from your chat interface on behalf of a teammate.
- Status Automation — Programmatically update conversation statuses (e.g., archiving resolved issues) to keep inboxes clean.
- Team & Contact Discovery — List all workspace teammates and customer contacts to ensure accurate routing and messaging.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your Front API Token (found in your Developer Settings)
- Start managing your shared inboxes from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Customer Support — quickly check open conversations in the support inbox and fetch message history without leaving your agent.
- Operations Teams — automate the archiving of specific conversation types or verify teammate assignments.
- Account Managers — get a real-time overview of client communications and send quick follow-ups via simple AI commands.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Get conversation metadata
Get inbox metadata
List contacts
List all conversations
List thread messages
List Front teammates
List inbox conversations
List shared inboxes
g. "inbox:inb_123 is:open"). Search all conversations
Send a reply
g., archived, open) or assignee of a conversation. Update conversation
Verify connection
Why Cline?
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Front tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 12 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
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Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
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Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
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Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
Front in Cline
Why run Front with Vinkius?
The Front connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 12 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Front using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Front and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Front to Cline through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Front for Cline
Every request between Cline and Front is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get an API Token for Front?
Log in to your Front account, click the gear icon (Settings), go to 'Developers' > 'API Tokens', and create a new token with 'Shared Resources' scope.
Can I search for specific types of conversations?
Yes, use the 'search_conversations' tool. It accepts standard Front search syntax, such as 'is:open' or 'inbox:support'.
Is it possible to reply to an email via the agent?
Yes! Use the 'send_inbox_reply' tool. You must provide the Conversation ID, the message body, and the Teammate ID of the sender.
How do I archive a conversation?
Use the 'update_conversation_status' tool and set the status parameter to 'archived'. This updates the global status for the shared inbox.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
By default, Cline asks for confirmation before executing tool calls. You can configure auto-approval rules for trusted servers in the settings.
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
Yes. Configure as many servers as needed. Cline can use tools from different servers within the same autonomous task execution.
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