Deel MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Deel 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 Deel, 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 Deel MCP Server
Integrate Deel, the all-in-one global people platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your international team, track contracts and compliance, monitor invoices and payments, and handle time-off requests using natural language.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Deel tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 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
- Contract Management — List and view contracts with terms, compensation, and compliance status across 150+ countries.
- Global Team Directory — Browse and retrieve profiles for all your employees and contractors in one unified view.
- Payroll & Invoice Tracking — Monitor invoices, view payment history, and track processing status for your global workforce.
- Leave & Expense Oversight — Monitor time-off requests and review submitted expenses with approval statuses.
The Deel MCP Server exposes 10 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 Deel to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Deel 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 10 tools from Deel and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Deel MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Deel 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 Deel integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Deel 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
Deel + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Deel MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Deel in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Deel tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Deel capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Deel through natural language queries
Deel MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Deel to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
get_contract
Resolves detailed terms, compliance requirements, specific compensation rates, and effective dates. Get contract details
get_person
Resolves personal metadata, active and historical contract links, and cumulative payment history within the Deel platform. Get person details
list_contracts
Returns contract metadata including legal type (e.g., fixed, PAYG, milestone), current status, and high-level compensation structures. List all contracts
list_expenses
Returns expense report metadata including receipt attachments, currency amounts, and the current review status (approved/rejected/pending). List submitted expenses
list_invoices
Returns invoice metadata including billing amounts, issue dates, and current payment status (e.g., paid, pending, overdue). List all invoices
list_milestones
Returns identifiers, payment amounts, and projected achievement dates for defined project stages. List contract milestones
list_payments
Returns data on disbursement amounts, recipient identifiers, and the technical status of each transfer. List all payments
list_people
Returns a list of team members including their professional roles, geographical locations, and the nature of their Deel integration (employee vs. contractor). List all people (employees and contractors)
list_tasks
Returns task descriptions, due dates, and completion status for milestone-based engagements. List tasks for a contract
list_time_off
Returns a collection of time-off requests including requested dates, leave categories, and the current approval status for each entry. List time-off requests
Example Prompts for Deel in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Deel immediately.
"List all active contractors in my team."
"What invoices are currently pending payment?"
"Show me any time-off requests pending approval."
Troubleshooting Deel MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Deel to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpDeel + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Deel 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 Deel with your favorite client
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Connect Deel to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.