How to Use the Gotenberg MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline edit PDF metadata using Gotenberg?

Yes, Cline writes custom metadata fields using writepdfmetadata. The agent reads the existing properties first via readpdfmetadata to prevent overwriting important fields.

Q: Does this MCP Server handle large document splits with Gotenberg?

Cline calls splitpdf to break down large documents. The agent automatically unzips the resulting package and organizes the pages in your workspace.

Q: Can I convert Word documents using this setup?

Yes, use convertofficetopdf to transform Office documents. Cline fetches the file from your workspace and passes it to the LibreOffice-backed engine.

Let Cline write code, generate PDFs with Gotenberg, and manage files directly in your VS Code workspace.

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Generate PDFs directly from Cline workspace tasks

Cline triggers `convert_html_to_pdf` to turn your local template files into PDFs without leaving VS Code. The autonomous agent writes the HTML structure, runs the Gotenberg tool, and saves the file. To handle external assets, Cline passes live endpoints to `convert_url_to_pdf` for rendering. Verification scripts are then generated automatically by Cline to ensure the output file exists.

Automated document assembly and attachment injection

Gotenberg merges multiple files into a single document using `merge_pdfs` when Cline processes your assembly tasks. The Cline agent manages the file array and executes the merge in your workspace. You can also inject extra resources using `embed_pdf_attachments` to bundle source files within Cline. Cline automates this during build steps to keep your documentation packaged together.

Capture screenshots of live URLs and layouts

This MCP Server uses `screenshot_url` to capture raw image files of active web pages during Cline test runs. The Cline agent saves the PNG directly to your project directory. If you are editing local styles, Cline runs `screenshot_html` to check the layout. You can easily inspect CSS print media styles within VS Code without running a manual browser instance.

Setup guide

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

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Common questions about Gotenberg MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP icon, and add the server via the Remote Servers tab. The agent will instantly gain access to all 16 PDF tools.

Yes, Cline writes custom metadata fields using `write_pdf_metadata`. The agent reads the existing properties first via `read_pdf_metadata` to prevent overwriting important fields.

Cline calls `split_pdf` to break down large documents. The agent automatically unzips the resulting package and organizes the pages in your workspace.

Yes, use `convert_office_to_pdf` to transform Office documents. Cline fetches the file from your workspace and passes it to the LibreOffice-backed engine.

Your HTML payloads and PDF outputs are transmitted over encrypted TLS directly to our secure Vinkius gateway. This MCP Server processes everything in memory and never writes your document contents to persistent storage.

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