Setting up an MCP Server with Cline
This post will guide you through the process of setting up an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and integrating it with Cline.
Introduction to MCP Servers
MCP servers extend the capabilities of AI models by providing access to external tools and resources. This allows AI to interact with real-world systems, fetch live data, and perform actions beyond their inherent knowledge.
Install the Cline VS Code Extension
This is done like any other extension. Search for it and install.
Specify the Model to use in Cline
As I pay for Gemini I configured Cline to use Gemini by providing my API key. This is done in the settings of Cline. You can also specify the model you want to use, I used Gemini Flash 2.5.
MCP servers
There are a few pre - configured options available from Cline. I successfully set up Perplexity and GitHub. But have struggled to get the Motherduck Server to work. I will update this post when I have it working.