Cline
Connect Cline VS Code extension to Odel modules
Cline Setup
Cline is a popular VS Code extension that brings AI coding assistance directly into your editor. This guide shows you how to connect it to your Odel modules.
Prerequisites
- VS Code installed
- Cline extension installed from the VS Code Marketplace
- An Odel account with modules installed
Configuration
Open Cline Settings
In VS Code, open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux) and search for:
Cline: Open SettingsOr click the gear icon in the Cline sidebar panel.
Navigate to MCP Settings
In the Cline settings, find the MCP Servers section. This is where you configure external tool providers.
Add Your Modules
For each module you want to use, click Add Server and enter:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | A descriptive name (e.g., calculator) |
| URL | The module's URL (e.g., https://mcp.odel.app/Odel/calculator-basic) |
| Transport | HTTP |
Find the module URL on the module's config page in the marketplace. Repeat this step for each module.
Save and Connect
Save your settings. Cline will attempt to connect to the Odel server.
Authenticate
When prompted, follow the OAuth flow to authenticate with your Odel account. This connects your installed modules to Cline.
Verification
After configuration, you should see your Odel modules listed in Cline's available tools. Try asking Cline to use one of your installed module's tools:
Use the calculator module to compute the factorial of 10Using Odel Modules in Cline
Once connected, Odel modules integrate seamlessly with Cline's workflow:
- Automatic tool discovery — Cline sees all tools from your installed modules
- Natural language — Just describe what you want, and Cline will use the appropriate tool
- Code context — Combine Odel tools with Cline's code understanding
Example Workflow
You: Can you use the GitHub module to list my recent PRs and summarize them?
Cline: I'll use the GitHub module to fetch your recent pull requests...
[Uses odel.github.list_prs tool]
Here are your recent PRs:
1. #123 - Add user authentication (merged)
2. #124 - Fix login redirect bug (open)
...Troubleshooting
Tips for Best Results
Pro Tips
Get the most out of Odel modules with Cline.
- Be specific — Mention the module name when you want a specific tool used
- Combine with code — Use Odel modules alongside Cline's code editing capabilities
- Check tool descriptions — Review what each module tool does on the Odel marketplace
- Configure secrets first — Make sure any API keys are set up before trying to use modules