Cline MCP Server Setup Guide

Example repository demonstrating Cline MCP server setup

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Overview

Cline MCP Server Setup Guide is an example repository that provides basic instructions for setting up MCP servers in Visual Studio Code (VSCode).

To use this guide, clone the repository from GitHub and follow the instructions provided in the documentation to set up your MCP server in VSCode.

Step-by-step instructions for setting up MCP servers. - Example configurations and commands. - Easy to follow for beginners.

Setting up a local development environment for MCP projects.
Learning how to configure MCP servers in VSCode.
Assisting new developers in getting started with MCP server setups.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Cline MCP Server Setup Guide in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cline-mcp-example-jackypanster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cline-mcp-example-jackypanster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cline-mcp-example-jackypanster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cline-mcp-example-jackypanster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cline-mcp-example-jackypanster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cline-mcp-example-jackypanster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "cline-mcp-example-jackypanster": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cline-mcp-example-jackypanster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cline-mcp-example-jackypanster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cline-mcp-example-jackypanster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cline-mcp-example-jackypanster": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-cline-mcp-example-jackypanster"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes! The guide is designed to be beginner-friendly with clear instructions.

Where can I find the repository?

You can find the repository on GitHub at [Cline MCP Example](https://github.com/jackypanster/cline-mcp-example).

Are there any prerequisites for using this guide?

Basic knowledge of VSCode and server setups is recommended.

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