Client Configuration Guide

How to Configure MCP in Cline

Cline MCP configuration for its IDE extension or CLI. Roo Code is a separate product and is not covered by this guide.

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Official Cline Docs

macOS

Cline > MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers

Windows

Cline > MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers

Linux

Cline > MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers

Setup and verification

Configuration: cline_mcp_settings.json / mcpServers / JSON

Documentation reviewed: 2026-11-02. This is not a runtime test or security audit.

  1. In the Cline IDE extension, open MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers. Let the extension open its active settings file.
  2. Merge the generated mcpServers entries, save, then check the server connection in Cline.
  3. For Cline CLI, the default is ~/.cline/data/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json; CLINE_MCP_SETTINGS_PATH can override it.

IDE paths depend on the editor, profile and extension storage. Do not use a guessed VS Code path. Tool auto-approval is not enabled by the generated configuration.

Review every command and requested permission. Merge only the relevant server entries; do not overwrite unrelated settings. Keep credentials out of version control.

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