Degreed MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Degreed 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: {
"degreed": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Degreed Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Degreed " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Degreed?"
);
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 Degreed MCP Server
Integrate Degreed, the leading upskilling and learning experience platform (LXP), directly into your AI workflow. Discover available learning content, monitor employee skill profiles, and track progress across pathways and plans using natural language.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Degreed tool infrastructure. Connect 10 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
- Content Discovery — Search the entire Degreed catalog for courses, articles, and videos matching specific keywords.
- Skill Intelligence — List and review the defined skills taxonomy and individual user skill profiles.
- Learning Oversight — Monitor user completions, active learning plans, and curated pathways.
- User Research — Retrieve detailed metadata and activity summaries for learners in your organization.
The Degreed MCP Server exposes 10 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 Degreed to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Degreed 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 10 tools from Degreed via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Degreed MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Degreed through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Degreed 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 Degreed 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
Degreed + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Degreed MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Degreed, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Degreed as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Degreed on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Degreed tools alongside other MCP servers
Degreed MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Degreed to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_content_details
Resolves detailed descriptions, associated skill tags, and duration metadata. Get detailed metadata for a specific learning item
get_user_profile
Resolves assigned skill ratings, learning progress, and active pathways within the Degreed ecosystem. Get full profile and skill data for a specific user
list_active_learners
Identifies users with recent completion activity within the Degreed workspace. List users who have completed learning recently
list_defined_skills
Returns the standardized list of skills and competencies defined by the organization for talent mapping. List the skills taxonomy defined in your organization
list_degreed_users
Returns a list of users with metadata including system IDs, professional titles, and organizational affiliations. List all users registered in your Degreed organization
list_learning_content
Returns content metadata including titles, providers, content types (e.g., article, video, course), and external URLs. List all available learning content in the Degreed catalog
list_learning_pathways
Returns pathway metadata including objectives, total duration, and completion requirements. List curated learning pathways available to users
list_learning_plans
Returns active learning plans, including target completion dates and linked competencies. List learning plans and goals configured in the system
list_user_completions
Returns a history of all learned items with completion timestamps and earned skill points. List all learning content completed by a specific user
search_learning_catalog
Matches terms against titles, descriptions, and skill tags to return a ranked list of relevant learning materials. Search for learning content by keyword or term
Example Prompts for Degreed in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Degreed immediately.
"Search for courses related to 'Data Science with Python'."
"List all learning plans for user 'Alice Johnson'."
"What skills are most common in the 'Engineering' team?"
Troubleshooting Degreed MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Degreed to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpDegreed + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Degreed 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 Degreed to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.