Cashboard MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Cashboard 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: {
"cashboard": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Cashboard Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Cashboard " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Cashboard?"
);
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 Cashboard MCP Server
Connect your Cashboard account to any AI agent and take full control of your freelance or small business operations through natural conversation. Streamline time tracking and client invoicing.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Cashboard tool infrastructure. Connect 8 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
- Invoicing Oversight — List and retrieve details for all client invoices and estimates natively
- Time Tracking — Access recent time tracking entries to monitor project progress and billable hours
- Expense Management — List business expenses and associate them with specific projects securely
- Project Control — Monitor active projects and tasks to ensure delivery timelines are met flawlessly
- Contact Management — List client and staff contacts to maintain seamless communication
- Account Visibility — Retrieve core account and subscription information directly within your workspace
The Cashboard MCP Server exposes 8 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 Cashboard to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Cashboard 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 8 tools from Cashboard via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Cashboard MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Cashboard through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Cashboard 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 Cashboard 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
Cashboard + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Cashboard MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Cashboard, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Cashboard as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Cashboard on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Cashboard tools alongside other MCP servers
Cashboard MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Cashboard to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_cashboard_account
Retrieve core account and subscription information
list_active_projects
List active projects
list_business_expenses
List tracked business expenses
list_cashboard_contacts
List client and staff contacts
list_estimates
List all project estimates
list_invoices
List all invoices
list_project_tasks
List all project tasks
list_time_entries
List recent time tracking entries
Example Prompts for Cashboard in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Cashboard immediately.
"Show me my last 5 invoices in Cashboard."
"What are my active projects right now?"
"List my business expenses from the last 30 days."
Troubleshooting Cashboard MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Cashboard to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpCashboard + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cashboard 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 Cashboard to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.