Ahrefs MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Ahrefs through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"ahrefs": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Ahrefs Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Ahrefs " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Ahrefs?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Ahrefs MCP Server
Connect your Ahrefs account to your AI agent to unlock the world's most powerful SEO data platform. From auditing domain ratings and backlink profiles to researching keyword difficulty and monitoring SERP rankings, your agent handles your organic growth strategy through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Ahrefs tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Site Explorer — List and audit backlinks, broken links, and referring domains for any website
- Keyword Research — Retrieve keyword metrics (volume, difficulty, CPC) and generate related keyword ideas
- Organic Traffic Auditing — List top-performing pages and the organic keywords a domain ranks for
- SERP Analysis — Retrieve real-time search results for any keyword across different countries
- SEO Health Monitoring — Quickly retrieve Domain Rating (DR) and Ahrefs Rank to monitor authority trends
The Ahrefs MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Ahrefs to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ahrefs MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 10 tools from Ahrefs via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Ahrefs MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Ahrefs through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Ahrefs without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Ahrefs tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Ahrefs + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Ahrefs MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Ahrefs, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Ahrefs as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Ahrefs on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Ahrefs tools alongside other MCP servers
Ahrefs MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Ahrefs to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_backlinks_stats
Get backlink summary
get_domain_overview
Get domain SEO metrics
get_keyword_overview
Get keyword metrics
get_keyword_volume_history
Get historical search volume
get_serp_overview
Analyze search results
list_backlinks
List website backlinks
list_broken_backlinks
Identify 404 broken links
list_keyword_ideas
Generate keyword ideas
list_organic_keywords
List ranking keywords
list_top_pages
List top performing pages
Example Prompts for Ahrefs in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Ahrefs immediately.
"Show me the domain overview for 'ahrefs.com'."
"List 10 backlinks for 'example.com' with the highest Domain Rating."
"Check keyword metrics for 'best SEO tools' in the US."
Troubleshooting Ahrefs MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Ahrefs to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpAhrefs + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ahrefs MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Ahrefs to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.