Cardly MCP Server for Mastra AI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Cardly through the 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: {
"cardly": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Cardly Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Cardly " +
"using 9 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Cardly?"
);
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 Cardly MCP Server
Connect your Cardly account to any AI agent and orchestrate your personalized gifting, customer appreciation, and physical mail workflows through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Cardly tool infrastructure. Connect 9 tools through the 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
- Order Management — Place real orders for physical greeting cards with custom messages and designs directly from your workspace.
- Design Oversight — Browse your custom artwork library and retrieve detailed metadata for individual designs.
- Order Preview — Generate a watermarked PDF preview of your card to verify content and layout before sending.
- Contact Coordination — Access and manage your contact lists and add new recipients to your address book.
- Global Shipping — Send cards to recipients in the US, Australia, UK, and worldwide with automatic address validation.
- API Verification — Verify your connection and API key status instantly using the echo tool.
The Cardly MCP Server exposes 9 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 Cardly to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cardly 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 9 tools from Cardly via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Cardly MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Cardly through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Cardly 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 Cardly 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
Cardly + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Cardly MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Cardly, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Cardly as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Cardly on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Cardly tools alongside other MCP servers
Cardly MCP Tools for Mastra AI (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Cardly to Mastra AI via MCP:
add_contact_to_list
Add a new contact to a specific list
find_contact
Search for a contact in a list by email
get_account_info
Retrieve core account information
get_artwork_details
Get details of a specific piece of artwork
list_card_artwork
List available greeting card designs/artwork
list_contact_lists
List all contact lists in your account
place_greeting_card_order
Place a real order for a physical greeting card
preview_greeting_card
Generate a preview of a greeting card without placing a real order
verify_api_connection
Verify connectivity and API key validity
Example Prompts for Cardly in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Cardly immediately.
"List all the available greeting card designs in my account."
"Preview a card with artwork art_1 and message 'Happy Birthday John!'."
"Send a thank you card to Jane Smith in Australia."
Troubleshooting Cardly MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Cardly to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpCardly + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cardly 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 Cardly to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.