Balena MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 10 tools to Create Device Env Var, Create Device Tag, Get Os Download Url, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Balena through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The Balena MCP Server for Mastra AI is a standout in the Cloud Infrastructure category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport { 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: {
"balena": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Balena Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Balena " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Balena?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Balena MCP Server
Connect your BalenaCloud account to any AI agent to orchestrate your IoT infrastructure through natural language. Monitor device health, manage fleet configurations, and handle deployments without leaving your chat interface.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Balena 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
- Fleet & Device Monitoring — List all fleets (applications) and query specific devices using OData filters for precise status updates.
- Configuration Management — Dynamically create device-specific environment variables and metadata tags to organize your edge hardware.
- Release Tracking — Inspect deployment history and releases across your organizations to ensure your fleet is running the correct software.
- OS Provisioning — Query available balenaOS versions for specific device types and retrieve direct download URLs for rapid prototyping.
- Identity Management — Verify your current user profile, organizations, and active API keys associated with your account.
The Balena MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 Balena tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to Balena through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning fleet-management, edge-computing, device-monitoring, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create device env var on Balena
Create a device environment variable
Create device tag on Balena
Create a device tag
Get os download url on Balena
Get the download URL for a balenaOS image
List api keys on Balena
List Balena API keys
List devices on Balena
Use OData $filter, $select, and $expand for advanced querying (e.g., $filter=uuid eq '<UUID>'). List devices in Balena fleets
List fleets on Balena
Use OData $filter, $select, and $expand for advanced querying (e.g., $filter=slug eq '<SLUG>'). List Balena fleets (applications)
List organizations on Balena
List Balena organizations
List os versions on Balena
g., raspberrypi3). List available balenaOS versions for a device type
List releases on Balena
Use OData $filter to filter by fleet (e.g., $filter=belongs_to__application eq <FLEET_ID>). List Balena releases
Whoami on Balena
Get current Balena user details
Connect Balena to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Balena into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind 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 Balena MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Balena through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Balena 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 Balena 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
Balena + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Balena MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Balena, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Balena as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Balena on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Balena tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for Balena in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Balena immediately.
"List all my Balena fleets and their associated IDs."
"Add a tag 'location' with value 'warehouse-north' to device 1234567."
"What are the available balenaOS versions for a raspberrypi4-64?"
Troubleshooting Balena MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Balena to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpBalena + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Balena 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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