Brightcove MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Brightcove 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: {
"brightcove": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Brightcove Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Brightcove " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Brightcove?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
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 Brightcove MCP Server
Connect your Brightcove Video Cloud account to any AI agent and orchestrate your video management, publishing, and analytics workflows through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Brightcove 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
- Video Oversight — List all videos in your library, search by tags or metadata, and retrieve detailed technical specifications.
- Playlist Management — Create, update, and manage playlists to organize your content for different platforms.
- Metadata Control — Update video names, descriptions, and states (active/inactive) directly from your workspace.
- Content Organization — Access and list folders to verify how your assets are structured.
- Library Insights — Retrieve total video counts and monitor the status of individual media assets.
The Brightcove MCP Server exposes 10 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 Brightcove to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Brightcove 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 10 tools from Brightcove via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Brightcove MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Brightcove through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Brightcove 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 Brightcove 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
Brightcove + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Brightcove MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Brightcove, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Brightcove as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Brightcove on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Brightcove tools alongside other MCP servers
Brightcove MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Brightcove to Mastra AI via MCP:
create_playlist
Create a new playlist
delete_video
Delete a video permanently
get_folder_videos
List videos within a specific folder
get_playlist
Get details of a specific playlist
get_video
Get details of a specific video
get_video_count
Get total number of videos in the account
list_folders
List all video folders
list_playlists
List all playlists
list_videos
List all videos in the account
update_video
Update metadata for a video
Example Prompts for Brightcove in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Brightcove immediately.
"List the last 5 videos added to my Brightcove account."
"Show the playlists I have configured."
"Find all videos tagged with 'tutorial'."
Troubleshooting Brightcove MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Brightcove to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpBrightcove + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Brightcove 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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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Brightcove to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.