Cline MCP Server

What is Cline MCP Server?

Cline MCP Server is an internal workflow orchestration server for agentic task execution. It integrates with the Model Context Protocol via a unified /mcp endpoint for JSON-RPC communication. It is designed for developers building automated agent workflows.

How to use Cline MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and start with npm start. Alternatively, build and run with Docker using docker build -t cline-mcp . then docker run -p 8080:8080 cline-mcp. Configure via a JSON object with database, port, and auth_token keys.

Key features of Cline MCP Server

• Agent execution (e.g., summarize, extract, rewrite)
• Workflow management with external triggers (e.g., n8n)
• Key–value memory operations (CRUD)
• System command execution (e.g., Python scripts)
• MCP‑compatible tools, resources, and prompts
• SQLite database for persistent storage

Use cases of Cline MCP Server

• Automatically summarize daily call notes using GPT‑4
• Run recurring workflows triggered by external systems
• Store and retrieve process logs or agent context
• Execute system scripts as part of a task pipeline

FAQ from Cline MCP Server

What dependencies are required to run Cline MCP Server?

Node.js and npm are required. Docker is optional for containerized deployment.

How do I configure Cline MCP Server?

Create a JSON configuration with database (SQLite path), port (default 8080), and auth_token (secret token).

What transport does Cline MCP Server use?

It listens on HTTP port 8080 and uses a unified /mcp endpoint for JSON‑RPC communication.

Is authentication supported?

Yes, an auth_token can be set in the configuration to secure API endpoints.

What database does Cline MCP Server use?

It uses SQLite, configured via the database field (e.g., sqlite:///data/cline.db).