Bilflo 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 Bilflo through 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 Bilflo, 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 Bilflo MCP Server
Connect your Bilflo account to any AI agent and orchestrate your staffing, recruiting, and time-tracking workflows through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Bilflo tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 tools through 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
- Client Management — List and inspect client profiles to maintain strong business relationships.
- Contractor Oversight — Retrieve detailed records for contractors and contingent workers.
- Placement Tracking — List both temporary placements and direct hires within your agency.
- Time & Attendance — Access timecards and verify hours worked directly from the agent.
- Compliance & Rules — Retrieve overtime rules and system configurations for auditing.
The Bilflo 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 Bilflo to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bilflo 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 Bilflo and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Bilflo MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Bilflo 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 Bilflo integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Bilflo 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
Bilflo + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Bilflo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Bilflo in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Bilflo tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Bilflo capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Bilflo through natural language queries
Bilflo MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bilflo to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
get_client
Get specific client details
get_contractor
Get specific contractor details
get_direct_hire
Get specific direct hire details
get_timecard
Get specific timecard details
list_clients
List all clients
list_contractors
List all contractors
list_direct_hires
List all direct hires
list_overtime_rules
List overtime rules
list_placements
List all placements
list_timecards
List all timecards
Example Prompts for Bilflo in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Bilflo immediately.
"List all active clients in Bilflo."
"Find the details for contractor con_992."
"Show my recent timecards."
Troubleshooting Bilflo MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Bilflo to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpBilflo + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bilflo 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 Bilflo with your favorite client
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Connect Bilflo to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.