BlaBlaCar MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect BlaBlaCar 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: {
"blablacar": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "BlaBlaCar Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with BlaBlaCar " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with BlaBlaCar?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About BlaBlaCar MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the world's largest carpooling network for affordable, sustainable travel:
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and BlaBlaCar tool infrastructure. Connect 8 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.
- Search carpool rides between any cities or GPS coordinates worldwide
- Compare prices and schedules across multiple drivers and departure times
- Review driver profiles with ratings, verification status, and vehicle details
- Find bus trips on BlaBlaCar Bus routes for longer distances
- Search with flexible dates to find cheapest travel days
- International rides across borders with country-specific filtering
- Radius-based searches for flexible pickup location options
The BlaBlaCar MCP Server exposes 8 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 BlaBlaCar to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BlaBlaCar 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 8 tools from BlaBlaCar via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the BlaBlaCar MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with BlaBlaCar through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add BlaBlaCar 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 BlaBlaCar 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
BlaBlaCar + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the BlaBlaCar MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query BlaBlaCar, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed BlaBlaCar as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query BlaBlaCar on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using BlaBlaCar tools alongside other MCP servers
BlaBlaCar MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect BlaBlaCar to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_driver_profile
Use this to verify driver credibility and read passenger reviews before booking a ride. Requires the driver user ID from a trip result. Get driver profile and ratings on BlaBlaCar
get_trip_details
Use this before booking to verify driver credibility, vehicle comfort, and exact pickup location. Get complete details of a specific BlaBlaCar trip including driver and vehicle info
search_bus_trips
BlaBlaCar operates both carpooling and bus services. Bus trips are operated by professional drivers on fixed routes. Returns bus departure/arrival times, prices, and availability. Use this for longer distance or when carpool options are limited. Search BlaBlaCar Bus trips between two locations
search_flexible_dates
Much larger result set than exact-date search. Useful when travel dates are not fixed and user wants to compare prices/availability across multiple days. Returns up to 50 results spanning several days. Search carpool trips with flexible dates around a target date
search_international_trips
Requires origin/destination coordinates plus country codes (e.g., FR, DE, ES, IT, PT). Returns all available international rides with driver details and pricing. Use this for trips crossing national borders. Search international carpool trips between two countries on BlaBlaCar
search_trips
Requires latitude,longitude format for both points. Returns trip details including departure/arrival cities, times, price, driver info, and available seats. Use this for precise location-based searches when you know exact coordinates. Search carpool trips between two GPS coordinates on BlaBlaCar
search_trips_by_city
More user-friendly than coordinate-based search. Returns all matching trips with departure/arrival points, times, prices, driver ratings, and available seats. Best for general city-to-city searches without needing exact coordinates. Search carpool trips between two city names on BlaBlaCar
search_trips_with_radius
Useful when exact pickup/dropoff locations are flexible. Larger radius returns more options but may require additional travel to reach departure points. Returns all rides within the specified radius. Search carpool trips with flexible radius around coordinates
Example Prompts for BlaBlaCar in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with BlaBlaCar immediately.
"Find carpool rides from Paris to Lyon next Friday for 2 people"
"What's the cheapest day to travel from São Paulo to Rio next week?"
"Show me both carpool and bus options from Madrid to Barcelona this weekend"
Troubleshooting BlaBlaCar MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting BlaBlaCar to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpBlaBlaCar + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating BlaBlaCar 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 BlaBlaCar to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.