Alation 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 Alation through 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: {
"alation": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Alation Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Alation " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Alation?"
);
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 Alation MCP Server
Connect your Alation instance to your AI agent to unlock enterprise-grade data intelligence and discovery. From searching for critical data assets across your catalog to auditing table schemas and retrieving saved SQL queries, your agent handles your data governance through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Alation tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through 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
- Catalog Discovery — Search for schemas, tables, and data sources using keywords and advanced filters
- Metadata Auditing — Retrieve detailed logical and physical metadata, including descriptions, stewards, and tags
- Lineage Analysis — Trace data lineage to understand the provenance and impact of your data assets
- Query Orchestration — List saved SQL queries and retrieve cached execution results from Alation Compose
- Custom Field Management — List and audit custom governance fields associated with your catalog objects
The Alation 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 Alation to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Alation 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 Alation via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Alation MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Alation through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Alation 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 Alation 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
Alation + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Alation MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Alation, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Alation as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Alation on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Alation tools alongside other MCP servers
Alation MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Alation to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_lineage
Trace data lineage
get_object_metadata
Get object details
get_query_results
Get cached query results
list_columns
List columns in table
list_custom_fields
List governance fields
list_data_sources
List catalog data sources
list_saved_queries
List saved SQL queries
list_schemas
List schemas in data source
list_tables
List tables in schema
search_catalog
Search for data assets
Example Prompts for Alation in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Alation immediately.
"Search my Alation catalog for tables containing 'Customer ROI'."
"List the last 5 SQL queries I saved in Alation."
"Show the lineage for table 'Orders_Main' in the 'Production' schema."
Troubleshooting Alation MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Alation to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpAlation + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Alation 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 Alation to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.