How to Use the Anthropic MCP in Mastra AI
Build complex agent workflows in Mastra AI with native Claude integration.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Anthropic MCP to Mastra AI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Anthropic to Mastra AI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Automated Claude workflows in Mastra AI
Chain your agents to execute `create_message` as part of a larger, multi-step pipeline. If a prompt fails, your workflow triggers a retry automatically. It handles the logic flow so your agents don't get stuck. You define the failure conditions and the agent reacts based on the tool feedback.
Batch processing for Mastra AI agents
Use `create_batch` for high-volume tasks that don't need an instant reply. It cuts your token spend significantly compared to individual requests. Monitor the progress of these jobs with `list_batches` inside your workflow. Your agent can wait for a 'success' signal before moving to the next step.
Mastra AI agent resource management
Use `check_rate_limits` to throttle your agents before they hit a block. It ensures your critical workflows keep moving without unexpected pauses. If you need to switch models, call `list_models` to see what is available. Your agent adapts its strategy based on the specific model specifications returned.
Set up Anthropic MCP in Mastra AI
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
@mastra/mcp+@mastra/corepackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/coreplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Configure the MCPClient
Create an
MCPClientwith your Vinkius endpoint as aURLobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and inject tools
Call
mcpClient.listTools()and spread the result into your agent'stoolsobject. All Anthropic tools become native Mastra tools. - 4
Run with any model
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Callagent.generate()and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
id: "anthropic-mcp-client",
servers: {
"anthropic-mcp": {
url: new URL(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
),
},
},
});
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Anthropic Agent",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
instructions: "You have access to Anthropic tools.",
tools: {
...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
},
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"List recent Anthropic transactions"
);
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