How to Use the 5E Arena MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Stream live CS2 matchmaking stats directly into your React application using Vercel AI SDK and this dedicated server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect 5E Arena MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect 5E Arena to Vercel AI SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Render 5E Arena stats via Vercel AI SDK
Your frontend users hate waiting for data. Connect this MCP server to your Next.js app, and you can pipe CS2 player metrics straight to the UI as they generate. Call `search_player` and watch the results appear character by character. You don't need to build a custom backend polling system for live games. The agent hits `get_live_matches` and streams that high-ELO scoreboard right into your Svelte components. That means real-time match tracking without the typical API lag.
Build live tournament dashboards
Tracking competitive brackets usually requires messy webhooks. Now your MCP application can grab active matches using `get_tournament_schedule` and feed them to a streaming text response. The user sees the bracket update instantly. Drill down into specific games just as fast. When a user clicks a match, the agent runs `get_match_detail` to pull full telemetry. The scoreboard populates live, keeping your audience glued to the screen instead of refreshing the page.
Profile players with weapon and map telemetry
Deep player analytics demand a lot of separate requests. Instead of making your UI wait, fire off `get_player_stats` alongside `get_map_stats`. The Vercel integration handles the asynchronous tool calls automatically. Once the agent knows the player's history, it pulls their specific gun proficiency layout via `get_weapon_stats`. Your React frontend renders the damage numbers and win rates instantly, providing a snappy experience for CS2 analysts.
Set up 5E Arena MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and use tools
Call
mcpClient.tools()to auto-discover all 5E Arena tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— no manual schema definitions needed. - 4
Works with any model provider
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "List recent 5E Arena transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close(); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by 5E Arena. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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