How to Use the The Odds API MCP in Cline

Q: How do I automate odds checks using The Odds API with cline?

Run a script through cline that calls getodds for a list of sports you define. Cline will manage the sequence, ensuring the output is clean and ready for downstream processing.

Q: Can I pipe scores data to another tool in cline using The Odds API?

Yes. After calling getscores, you can redirect that structured JSON output into other CLI tools or local files without any manual copy/pasting.

Q: What if my script needs odds data from multiple sports using The Odds API?

Use listsports first; then loop through the resulting IDs, calling getodds for each one. Cline makes multi-step execution straightforward.

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Tell Cline to use `get_odds` for a specific sport. It writes the required code, executes the data fetching, and prints the results directly into your terminal session. This means you don't just get data; cline handles the entire process—from API call to formatted output.

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`get_scores` lets Cline pull both live and historical scores. You can instruct it to run a script that checks recent game performance across several sports. The agent handles the data fetching, structuring, and outputting of results without you having to write a single loop.

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Use `list_sports` when your script needs to check for supported sports. Cline integrates this function call into your workflow logic. It's perfect for creating scripts that need to dynamically adjust their scope based on what data is available.

Setup guide

Set up The Odds 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 the-odds-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 The Odds 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": {
    "the-odds-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about The Odds API MCP in Cline

Run a script through cline that calls `get_odds` for a list of sports you define. Cline will manage the sequence, ensuring the output is clean and ready for downstream processing.

Yes. After calling `get_scores`, you can redirect that structured JSON output into other CLI tools or local files without any manual copy/pasting.

The server only processes public betting odds and scores. The resulting dataset is purely statistical, meaning it never involves Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Yes. When you set up the connection via the MCP Server interface, cline manages necessary throttling and error handling so your pipeline doesn't fail due to excessive requests.

Use `list_sports` first; then loop through the resulting IDs, calling `get_odds` for each one. Cline makes multi-step execution straightforward.

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