How to Use the Canva MCP in Mastra AI

Build complex design workflows in Mastra AI using automated Canva operations and conditional logic.

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Automated design pipelines for Mastra AI

Create a multi-step workflow that triggers `create_design` based on external triggers like database entries or webhooks. Mastra handles the branching logic if the creation hits an error. You can chain these tasks to ensure every new project follows your organizational templates. It removes the manual effort of setting up new design shells.

Graceful failure handling for assets

Use `upload_asset` within your agent workflows to sync media. If the upload fails due to network issues, the agent automatically retries with exponential backoff. This makes your asset management reliable. You can define specific conditions where the agent notifies an admin if a file fails to sync after several attempts.

Controlled design deletion

Implement a cleanup agent using `delete_asset` to manage your storage limits. You can set up a workflow that scans for unused files and removes them after a set period. This keeps your workspace clean without human intervention. You maintain total control by requiring manual approval before the agent finalizes the deletion.

Setup guide

Set up Canva MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and inject tools
Call mcpClient.listTools() and spread the result into your agent's tools object. All Canva tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "canva-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "canva-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "Canva Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to Canva tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent Canva transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about Canva MCP in Mastra AI

It can. You define the agent's instructions, and it uses the creation tool to build designs automatically based on your parameters.

Yes. You can configure retry policies so that if an upload or deletion fails, the agent attempts it again before reporting a failure.

The agent treats design data as part of its workflow state. It can query for specific designs, extract their details, and perform actions based on the information found.

Your designs and assets remain within the isolated sandbox environment. No data is stored or logged outside of the session required to perform your requested task.

It touches your design metadata, asset lists, and export job status. All communication is routed through a secure, encrypted bridge that expires once your workflow completes.

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