mcpservers

Setup guide

How to add an MCP server to Cline

Cline (the VS Code AI agent extension) manages MCP servers from its own panel, writing them to a settings file.

Steps

  1. 1

    Open the MCP panel

    In Cline click the "MCP Servers" icon at the top of the panel.

  2. 2

    Configure

    Choose "Configure MCP Servers" to open cline_mcp_settings.json, or use the marketplace to install a server in one click.

  3. 3

    Add the server

    Add a named entry under "mcpServers" with the command and args, then save.

  4. 4

    Use it

    Cline reloads automatically; ask it for a task the server enables and approve the tool use.

Example

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I add an MCP server to Cline?

Open the MCP Servers panel in Cline → Configure MCP Servers, then add the server under "mcpServers" in cline_mcp_settings.json. Cline also has a marketplace for one-click installs.

Does Cline auto-reload after editing the config?

Yes — Cline picks up changes to its MCP settings file without a manual restart in most cases.

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