# Cline (as VS Code extension)
### Prerequisites
* ScraperAPI account
* Cline account
* VS Code
* Cline extension installed on VS Code
### Setup
If you don't have an account with us yet, head over to [scraperapi.com](https://www.scraperapi.com/) to create one and grab your API key from the [Dashboard](https://dashboard.scraperapi.com/home) area. You will need it to authenticate the requests that your LLM client will be making.
**Configure Cline inside VS Code:**
1. Open VS Code.
2. Click the Cline icon in the activity bar to open the Cline panel.
3. Click the `MCP Servers` icon in the top navigation bar of the Cline panel.
4. Select the "Configure" tab.
5. Click "Configure MCP Servers" at the bottom of the pane, this opens `cline_mcp_settings.json`.
6. Paste the JSON [configuration file](https://github.com/scraperapi/scraperapi-mcp/blob/main/README.md#installation).
#### Parameters
| **`scrape`** (required) | Tells the LLM to scrape a URL from the internet using ScraperAPI. |
| ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **`url`** (requierd) | URL you wish to scrape. |
| **`render`** (optional) | Defaults to **`False`**. Set to **`True`** if the page requires JavaScript rendering to display its contents. |
| **`country_code`** (optional) | Activate country geotargeting (e.g. “us”, “es”, “uk”, etc.). |
| **`premium`** (optional) | Set to **`True`** to use residential IPs with your scrapes. |
| **`ultra_premium`** (optional) | Activates advanced bypass mechanisms when set to **`True`**. Can **not** be combined with **`premium`**. |
| **`device_type`** (optional) | Defaults to **`desktop`**. Set to **`mobile`** to use mobile user agents with the scrapes. |
| **`output_format`** (optional) |
Instructs the API on what the response file type should be. Defaul is HTML. Valid options: - markdown - text - json (for a list of domains)
|
| **`autoparse`** (optional) | Boolean. Activate auto parsing for a [list](https://docs.scraperapi.com/structured-data-endpoints/overview) of supported domains. Defaults to `False`. Set to `True` only if you want the output format in csv or json. |
### Prompt Example
Get product data information from eBay
*- "I need product information on the top 3 eBay (in US) results for 2nd hand 19' rims."*
#### Response
Cline executed an eBay search through ScrperAPI by recognizing the request and invoking ScraperAPI's `eBay Search SDE` to retrieve product listings from eBay (United States). It then followed up by calling ScraperAPI's `eBay Product SDE` 3 times, to fetch detailed data for the top 3 products returned in the search results. ScraperAPI took care of the scraping workflow, so no extra user input or prompt changes were necessary. After collecting the search and product-level data, Cline summarized the results for all 3 product listings, showing price, seller details, condition, shipping and key specs.
eBayResults.md
```md
Based on my search of eBay US for 19-inch rims, here are the top 3 results with detailed product information:
## Top 3 eBay Results for 19-inch Rims
### 1. 19" Replacement Wheel Rim for 2023-2024 Nissan Altima
__Price:__ $147.76 (or Best Offer) __Seller:__ hemeie (97% positive feedback, 67 reviews) __Condition:__ Brand New __Shipping:__ $20.99 delivery __Key Details:__
- 19x8 inch alloy wheel rim
- Gray color
- 5-114.3mm bolt pattern
- 55mm offset
- 66.1mm center bore
- OEM tire size: 235/40VR19
- 5 lug holes
- 5-year manufacturer warranty
- More than 10 available
- 1 sold
### 2. 2016 Mazda 6 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch Rims
__Price:__ $650 (or Best Offer) __Seller:__ gh_672 (100% positive feedback, 33 reviews) __Condition:__ Used __Shipping:__ Not specified __Key Details:__
- Compatible with 19-inch diameter
- Brand: Kumho
- Used condition with cosmetic wear but fully operational
- No returns accepted
### 3. 4pc Black 19" NEW BMW WHEELS RIMS
__Price:__ $949 __Seller:__ Koobase Wheels (99.7% positive feedback, 437 reviews) __Condition:__ Brand New __Shipping:__ Free delivery __Key Details:__
- Set of 4 wheels
- Gunmetal machined face
- 8.5/9.5 rim width
- 19-inch diameter
- 5x120 bolt pattern
- 35mm offset
- Alloy material
- 3 sold, 1 lot available (4 items per lot)
- 30-day returns (buyer pays return shipping)
__Summary:__
The search shows a good variety of 19-inch rims available on eBay US, ranging from budget-friendly single replacement rims ($147.76) to premium BMW wheel sets ($949). The Nissan Altima rim appears to be the most affordable option for a single wheel, while the BMW set offers a complete 4-wheel package for luxury vehicles.
```
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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.
Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:
```
GET https://docs.scraperapi.com/integrations/llm-integrations/mcp-server/cline-as-vs-code-extension.md?ask=
```
The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.
Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.