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Connect the Data Parrot MCP Server to Cline

Connect the Data Parrot MCP Server to the Cline app or Cline CLI.

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Connect from the Cline app or Cline CLI.

Before you start, you need a Data Parrot Pro or Max workspace.

Connect the Data Parrot MCP Server to the Cline app

  1. Open Cline's MCP settings

    In Cline, select Customize → MCP, then select Add MCP Server.

  2. Add Data Parrot

    Enter Data Parrot as the server name. Select Remote, then paste the server URL. Keep Streamable HTTP (recommended) selected and select Add server.

    Data Parrot MCP Server URL
    https://api-v3.dataparrot.ai/api/v3/data-parrot/mcp
    Data Parrot connection details
    Cline Add MCP Server dialog with Data Parrot, Remote selected, the Data Parrot MCP server URL, and Streamable HTTP selected
  3. Sign in to Data Parrot

    Select Connect beside Data Parrot. Complete the Data Parrot sign-in in your browser, then select Allow to approve the connection.

  4. Confirm the connection

    Return to Cline and confirm Data Parrot shows OAuth connected.

    Connected Data Parrot server
    Cline MCP settings showing the Data Parrot server with OAuth connected

Connect the Data Parrot MCP Server to Cline CLI

  1. Add Data Parrot

    Run this command in your terminal:

    Cline CLI setup command
    cline mcp add data-parrot https://api-v3.dataparrot.ai/api/v3/data-parrot/mcp --transport streamable-http

    Cline opens an MCP server wizard. Confirm these values:

    • Server name: data-parrot
    • Server type: Remote (HTTP)
    • Server URL: https://api-v3.dataparrot.ai/api/v3/data-parrot/mcp
    • Authentication: OAuth
    • OAuth client ID: Leave this empty for dynamic registration.
  2. Sign in to Data Parrot

    After Cline adds the server, it opens your browser for MCP OAuth authorization and waits for the callback. Complete the Data Parrot sign-in, then select Allow.

  3. Confirm the connection

    Return to your terminal and confirm Cline reports MCP server "data-parrot" OAuth authorization completed.

Troubleshoot a Cline connection

What you seeWhat to do
Data Parrot needs authorizationIn the Cline app, select Connect. In Cline CLI, finish the MCP server wizard; Cline then opens your browser. Select Allow after you sign in.
The Data Parrot sign-in page does not openConfirm Cline can open your default browser, then rerun the setup command.
Data Parrot does not show as connected in the Cline appOpen Customize → MCP, make sure the server is enabled, and select Connect again.
What you see
Data Parrot needs authorization
What to do
In the Cline app, select Connect. In Cline CLI, finish the MCP server wizard; Cline then opens your browser. Select Allow after you sign in.
What you see
The Data Parrot sign-in page does not open
What to do
Confirm Cline can open your default browser, then rerun the setup command.
What you see
Data Parrot does not show as connected in the Cline app
What to do
Open Customize → MCP, make sure the server is enabled, and select Connect again.

Disconnect Data Parrot from Cline

  • Cline app: Open Customize → MCP, find Data Parrot, then disable or remove the server.
  • Cline CLI: Run:
Cline CLI remove command
cline mcp remove data-parrot
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