ArcGIS Alternative MCP Server for Mastra AI 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect ArcGIS Alternative 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: {
"arcgis-alternative": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "ArcGIS Alternative Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with ArcGIS Alternative " +
"using 6 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with ArcGIS Alternative?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About ArcGIS Alternative MCP Server
Connect to ArcGIS location services through any AI agent and explore geographic data through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and ArcGIS Alternative tool infrastructure. Connect 6 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
- Geocoding — Convert street addresses and place names to coordinates (lat/lon) with high accuracy
- Reverse Geocoding — Convert GPS coordinates to human-readable addresses
- Place Search — Find nearby points of interest (restaurants, hotels, gas stations, hospitals) by category
- Routing — Calculate driving directions between locations with distance and travel time
- Elevation — Get elevation data for any location on Earth
- Basemap Styles — Discover available map styles for visualization projects
The ArcGIS Alternative MCP Server exposes 6 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 ArcGIS Alternative to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ArcGIS Alternative 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 6 tools from ArcGIS Alternative via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the ArcGIS Alternative MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with ArcGIS Alternative through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add ArcGIS Alternative 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 ArcGIS Alternative 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
ArcGIS Alternative + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the ArcGIS Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query ArcGIS Alternative, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed ArcGIS Alternative as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query ArcGIS Alternative on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using ArcGIS Alternative tools alongside other MCP servers
ArcGIS Alternative MCP Tools for Mastra AI (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect ArcGIS Alternative to Mastra AI via MCP:
geocode_address
Accepts free-form address text like "1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC" or "Eiffel Tower, Paris". Returns candidate matches with coordinates, address components and confidence scores. Useful for mapping and location-based queries. Geocode an address to coordinates
get_basemap_styles
Each style includes its name, description, thumbnail URL and style ID. Useful for discovering map styles for visualization projects. List available basemap styles
get_elevation
Accepts locations as semicolon-separated "longitude,latitude" pairs. Returns elevation in meters for each location. Useful for terrain analysis, hiking planning and geographic research. Get elevation data for locations
get_route
Stops are specified as semicolon-separated "longitude,latitude" pairs (e.g. "-77.0365,38.8977;-74.0060,40.7128" for Washington DC to NYC). Optionally set travel mode (driving, trucking, walking). Returns route geometry, total distance, total travel time and turn-by-turn directions. Get driving directions between stops
reverse_geocode
Accepts location as "longitude,latitude" (e.g. "-77.0365,38.8977" for Washington DC). Returns the nearest address, place name and location details. Useful for identifying locations from GPS coordinates. Reverse geocode coordinates to address
search_places
Accepts a location ("longitude,latitude") and optional category (e.g. "Coffee Shop", "Restaurant", "Gas Station", "Hotel", "Hospital") and search radius in meters. Returns nearby places with names, addresses, categories and distances. Search for places near a location
Example Prompts for ArcGIS Alternative in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with ArcGIS Alternative immediately.
"Geocode the address '1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC'."
"Find coffee shops near San Francisco coordinates -122.4194,37.7749."
"Get driving directions from Washington DC to New York City."
Troubleshooting ArcGIS Alternative MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting ArcGIS Alternative to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpArcGIS Alternative + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating ArcGIS Alternative 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 ArcGIS Alternative to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.