How to Use the BoxLock MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Q: How do I connect my BoxLock smart locks to the Vercel AI SDK?

Install @ai-sdk/mcp and initialize the client with your Vinkius HTTP endpoint. Pass the tools from mcpClient.tools() into streamText to let your agent manage locks.

Q: Can my Vercel AI SDK agent open a BoxLock remotely?

Yes, the agent calls presstoopen with the required JSON payload to authorize physical access. This lets your web app trigger physical access based on user chat commands.

Q: How does Vercel AI SDK handle BoxLock barcode lists?

The SDK calls listbarcodes to retrieve active delivery codes and streams them straight to your frontend. Your interface displays the active barcodes immediately without page reloads.

Stream BoxLock lock activity logs and opening events directly to your Vercel AI SDK frontend in real-time.

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Stream physical lock status directly to Vercel AI SDK

The `get_lock` tool fetches the current status of your physical lockboxes so your frontend updates immediately. Your users watch the state change from locked to open as the AI processes the request. By avoiding blocking UI states, your Next.js page renders the exact battery level and connectivity status instantly. This connection relies on the Vinkius managed endpoint to bypass complex local network setups.

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The `list_activities` tool retrieves the history of carrier scans and lock openings to display a live audit trail. Your web application feeds this log directly into streaming UI components without making the user refresh their browser. You get the exact timestamps and event types delivered straight to your React or Svelte components. It makes package verification transparent because the client displays the raw event log as it happens.

Remote lock control and barcode management

The `press_to_open` tool triggers physical lock hardware remotely by passing a JSON payload directly from your streaming AI client. Combine this with `list_barcodes` to manage active delivery credentials on the fly. Your users can revoke barcodes or open a lockbox for a stranded driver without waiting for API polling. Vercel AI SDK handles the stream while Vinkius manages the secure connection to the physical BoxLock unit.

Setup guide

Set up BoxLock MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
ai + @modelcontextprotocol/sdk packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies

Run npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdk plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Create the Streamable HTTP transport

Use StreamableHTTPClientTransport with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and use tools

Call mcpClient.tools() to auto-discover all BoxLock tools. Pass them directly to generateText() or streamText() — no manual schema definitions needed.
4

Works with any model provider

Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.

index.ts

import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
  new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);

const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools,
  prompt: "List recent BoxLock transactions",
});

console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();

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Common questions about BoxLock MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Install `@ai-sdk/mcp` and initialize the client with your Vinkius HTTP endpoint. Pass the tools from `mcpClient.tools()` into `streamText` to let your agent manage locks.

Yes, the agent calls `press_to_open` with the required JSON payload to authorize physical access. This lets your web app trigger physical access based on user chat commands.

The SDK calls `list_barcodes` to retrieve active delivery codes and streams them straight to your frontend. Your interface displays the active barcodes immediately without page reloads.

You configure access directly in your Vinkius dashboard to expose only specific tools like `list_locations`. This limits your agent's capabilities to safe, read-only operations.

Your delivery logs and user lists pass through a secure V8 isolate sandbox on Vinkius. We do not store your barcode lists or lock credentials; they stream directly to your hosting platform.

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