ArcGIS MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect ArcGIS through the Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function — ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using ArcGIS, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
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 ArcGIS MCP Server
Connect your ArcGIS account to any AI agent and take full control of your location and spatial intelligence through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every ArcGIS tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 tools through the Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components — works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
What you can do
- Geocoding & Reverse Geocoding — Convert street addresses to coordinates instantly or discover the closest address to a specific longitude/latitude pair
- Batch Geocoding — Process bulk batches of up to 1000 geographical addresses in a single AI operation
- Route Solving — Calculate the optimal route between multiple stops, complete with turn-by-turn directions, travel time, and precise distances
- Vehicle Routing — Solve complex Vehicle Routing Problems (VRP) to optimize fleets and logistics deliveries
- Service Area Analysis — Calculate drive-time, walk-time, or travel-distance polygons reachable from a specific facility
- Origin-Destination Matrices — Compute travel constraints and cost matrices between multiple origins and tracking destinations
The ArcGIS MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ArcGIS MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 10 tools from ArcGIS and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the ArcGIS MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with ArcGIS through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime — same ArcGIS integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display ArcGIS tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
ArcGIS + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the ArcGIS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query ArcGIS in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate ArcGIS tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed ArcGIS capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with ArcGIS through natural language queries
ArcGIS MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ArcGIS to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
batch_geocode_addresses
Addresses must be provided as an ArcGIS-compatible JSON array string. Geocode a bulk batch of up to 1000 addresses
calculate_od_matrix
Calculate travel time and distances between multiple origins and destinations
calculate_service_area
Facilities specified as lon,lat. Calculate drive-time, walk-time, or travel-distance service areas
find_address_candidates
Use this to turn text addresses into latitude and longitude. Find an address or place using ArcGIS Geocoding
find_address_country
g., USA, BRA, FRA). Ensures results are geographically bounded. Find an address filtered by a specific country
reverse_geocode
Coordinate format must be lon,lat (e.g. -117.19,34.05). Discover the closest address to a specific location (lon,lat)
solve_nav_route
Point sequence must be provided as lon,lat;lon,lat. Returns detailed turn-by-turn directions, travel time, and distance. Find the best route between two or more locations
solve_vehicle_routing
Takes an ArcGIS Orders JSON mapping string detailing the stops. Solve a Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) for a fleet
suggest_geocoding
Use this to help users select valid addresses before performing a full geocode request. Get autocomplete suggestions for partial addresses or place names
suggest_location_bias
Get autocomplete suggestions biased towards a specific location
Example Prompts for ArcGIS in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with ArcGIS immediately.
"What is the closest address to coordinates -117.19, 34.05?"
"Find the optimal driving route visiting stops -122.4,37.7 and -122.5,37.8."
"Resolve the coordinate location for 'Central Park' but restrict the search strictly to the USA."
Troubleshooting ArcGIS MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting ArcGIS to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpArcGIS + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ArcGIS MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect ArcGIS with your favorite client
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Connect ArcGIS to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.