Column MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Column through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using Column, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
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 Column MCP Server
The Column MCP Server effectively bypasses standard FinTech wrappers and ties your artificial intelligence directly to one of the only nationally chartered US banks built originally around raw Developer APIs.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Column tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 12 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
What you can do
- Automated Clearing — Use
column_create_ach_transferto reliably settle recurring vendor payouts directly out of your native balance without relying on external UI web panels. - Establish Corporate Entities — Hook your conversational bots to construct KYC/KYB verified operational clusters
column_create_entityready to map against newly minted bank account numbers (column_create_bank_account). - Physical Check Writing — Astonishing API feature: send literal paper checks natively out to US addresses. Formulate text like "Mail a $40 check to John's address in Texas for maintenance" and the
column_create_checkprints and bounds the ledger payload directly.
The Column MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 Column to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Column MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 12 tools from Column and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Column MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Column through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same Column integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Column tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Column + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Column MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Column in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Column tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Column capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Column through natural language queries
Column MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Column to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
column_create_ach_transfer
Fire an ACH to an external routing/account number
column_create_bank_account
Establish a DDA (Demand Deposit Account)
column_create_check
Very useful for legacy vendor systems. Generate and mail a paper check
column_create_entity
In production, this goes through compliance screening. Register a business or person KYC target inside Column
column_create_wire_transfer
Fire an immediate Wire transfer
column_get_balance
Audit settled funds inside a Bank Account
column_get_bank_account
Fetch specific DDA details (Routing info)
column_get_statement
Retrieve the generated bank statement artifacts
column_list_entities
View all active KYC profiles under the charter
column_list_transfers
Sweep historical ACH payment operations
column_list_webhooks
View all registered listening streams
column_simulate_ach
Trigger Sandbox inbound money movement
Example Prompts for Column in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Column immediately.
"Scan our balance history within my Operational account ID. See exactly how much pure funds are settled and available for dispatch."
"Print out a $1,500 manual paper check paid out to 'Green Construction LLC'. Mail it to '55 Broad St, Chicago IL 60601'."
"Initialize a Same-Day direct ACH batch targeting our landlord accounting info. Execute a $5,000 push towards Counterparty Router 02844 under entity RentalCorp."
Troubleshooting Column MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Column to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpColumn + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Column MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect Column with your favorite client
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Connect Column to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.