Apify MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 7 tools to Get Dataset Results, Get Run Details, List Actor Runs, and more
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Apify through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Mastra AI
The Apify app connector for Mastra AI is a standout in the Friends Mcp category — giving your AI agent 7 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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: {
"apify-extended": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Apify Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Apify " +
"using 7 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Apify?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Apify MCP Server
Connect your Apify account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your web scraping, automation actors, and data storage through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Apify tool infrastructure. Connect 7 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
- Actor Control — List and trigger serverless actors for web scraping and automation directly from your agent.
- Dataset Retrieval — Fetch the resulting data records (items) from your datasets to analyze or process values via AI.
- Run Monitoring — Track the history and status of recent actor executions to ensure reliability.
- Task Management — List and query configured actor tasks to reuse saved scraper settings.
- Data Insights — Retrieve detailed metadata and logs for specific runs to debug complex automations.
- Storage Visibility — List all datasets in your account to manage your collected web data.
The Apify MCP Server exposes 7 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.
All 7 Apify tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to Apify through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning data-extraction, serverless-actors, web-automation, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get items from a dataset
Get details for a specific run
List recent actor executions
List configured actor tasks
List Apify actors
List Apify datasets
Trigger an actor run
Connect Apify to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Apify into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the Apify MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Apify through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Apify 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 Apify 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
Apify + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Apify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Apify, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Apify as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Apify on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Apify tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for Apify in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Apify immediately.
"List all actors in my Apify account."
"Run the 'Instagram Scraper' with input { "hashtags": ["#AI"] }."
"Show me the results from dataset 'ds_10293'."
Troubleshooting Apify MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Apify to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpApify + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Apify 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.