BoxLock MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 7 tools to Get Lock, List Activities, List Barcodes, and more
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect BoxLock through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Mastra AI
The BoxLock app connector for Mastra AI is a standout in the Security Compliance category — giving your AI agent 7 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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: {
"boxlock": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "BoxLock Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with BoxLock " +
"using 7 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with BoxLock?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About BoxLock MCP Server
Connect your BoxLock Control (v3) account to any AI agent and take full control of your physical security and automated supply chain logistics through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and BoxLock tool infrastructure. Connect 7 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
- Lock Orchestration — List and manage all BoxLock smart locks in your organization programmatically, retrieving detailed battery levels and high-fidelity connectivity status
- Remote Authorization — Programmatically authorize locks to be opened via physical button press for specific workers or maintenance windows in real-time
- Access Intelligence — Monitor real-time access events and retrieve detailed historical activity logs to maintain high-fidelity audit trails of all openings and scans
- Asset Tracking Architecture — Access complete directories of barcodes and trackable assets to maintain a perfectly coordinated digital ledger of physical goods
- Location Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of physical sites and groups to coordinate your infrastructure security directly through your agent
The BoxLock MCP Server exposes 7 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.
All 7 BoxLock tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to BoxLock through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning smart-lock, access-control, logistics-security, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get lock details
List lock activity logs
List all active barcodes
List all locations
List all BoxLock smart locks
List all organization users
Pass data as a JSON string. Remotely authorize a lock to be opened
Connect BoxLock to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire BoxLock into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the 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 BoxLock MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with BoxLock through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add BoxLock 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 BoxLock 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
BoxLock + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the BoxLock MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query BoxLock, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed BoxLock as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query BoxLock on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using BoxLock tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for BoxLock in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with BoxLock immediately.
"List all active smart locks in my organization."
"Authorize 'Loading Dock B' (ID: 'lock_123') to be opened for worker '101' for the next hour."
"Show the last 5 access events for all locks from today."
Troubleshooting BoxLock MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting BoxLock to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpBoxLock + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating BoxLock 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.