Cline Setup Guide
After setup, you can operate CloudBase services directly from Cline’s AI chat.
Examples:
- "Build a WeChat Mini Program ordering system with CloudBase" — AI scaffolds pages, creates the cloud database, writes cloud functions, and guides preview
- "Build a reservation management system that lets users place orders and admins update status" — AI models it with CloudBase PostgreSQL, configures permissions, and wires up frontend and backend
- "Add phone-number login to a Web app" — AI enables the auth method and integrates the CloudBase SDK
No need to switch to the Cloud console — you can do everything in Cline with natural language.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have:
Node.js and a CloudBase environment ready
Node.js: Install Node.js v18.15.0 or later:
node --version
If you don’t have it installed, download it from the Node.js website.
CloudBase environment: See Create a CloudBase environment. New users can start for free.
Configure your AI tool to connect with CloudBase capabilities. Supports local and hosted connection. See connection modes.
Step 1: Install / Configure CloudBase
Or add this configuration to .cline/mcp.json:
1{2 "mcpServers": {3 "cloudbase": {4 "autoApprove": [],5 "timeout": 60,6 "command": "npx",7 "args": ["@cloudbase/cloudbase-mcp@latest"],8 "env": {9 "INTEGRATION_IDE": "Cline"10 },11 "transportType": "stdio",12 "disabled": false13 }14 }15}Step 2: Chat with AI
Enter the following in your AI chat in order:
Install CloudBase Skills: run npx skills add tencentcloudbase/cloudbase-skills -yUse CloudBase Skills: 在微信小程序中集成 CloudBase AI 模型,实现智能对话功能FAQ
Q: MCP connection failed?
A: Check the MCP configuration format, restart Cline, and confirm your network is working.
Q: Tool count shows 0?
A: See the FAQ.
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