How to Use the Pinecone MCP in Cline
Cline builds features using your live Pinecone data. Stop mocking databases and start testing against your real vector indexes.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Pinecone MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Pinecone to Cline — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
Key Capabilities
Cline executes database operations
Cline doesn't just suggest queries; it executes them. By running `query_vectors` directly, the agent retrieves live embeddings to debug your search implementation. It treats your database as a first-class citizen. You tell Cline to fix a search bug, and it uses `describe_index` to inspect your configuration before making a single change.
End-to-end index maintenance
You can task Cline with routine maintenance like clearing old records. The agent uses `list_indexes` to audit your environment and `delete_vectors` to purge outdated entries. Safety is built in. Cline reports the status of every operation, so you always know exactly which vectors were removed from your Pinecone index.
Real-time stats for Cline
Cline monitors your database health during the development process. It calls `get_index_stats` to verify that your vector counts match your application expectations. This visibility helps Cline catch issues early. If the index stats look off, the agent investigates the collection structure using `list_collections` to find the root cause.
Set up Pinecone 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
pinecone-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 Pinecone refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pinecone-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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