Deputy 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 Deputy 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: {
"deputy": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Deputy Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Deputy " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Deputy?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Deputy MCP Server
Integrate Deputy, the ultimate workforce management solution, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your employee directory, monitor real-time shift rosters, track submitted timesheets, and handle leave requests using natural language.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Deputy 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
- Workforce Visibility — List and retrieve detailed profiles for all employees in your Deputy organization.
- Roster Monitoring — Track current and upcoming shift rosters to ensure proper coverage across locations.
- Timesheet Tracking — Review submitted timesheets, including actual start and end times and approval statuses.
- Leave Management — List and monitor employee leave and time-off requests pending approval.
The Deputy 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 Deputy to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Deputy 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 Deputy via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Deputy MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Deputy through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Deputy 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 Deputy 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
Deputy + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Deputy MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Deputy, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Deputy as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Deputy on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Deputy tools alongside other MCP servers
Deputy MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Deputy to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_authenticated_user
Retrieve metadata for the current authenticated API user
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_active_rosters
List all current and upcoming shift rosters
list_business_locations
List all physical business locations (companies) configured in Deputy
list_completed_timesheets
List timesheets submitted by employees
list_currently_active_shifts
Identify employees who are currently clocked in (mock logic)
list_leave_requests
List all employee leave and time-off requests
list_pending_leave_approvals
List only the leave requests that are awaiting manager approval
list_workforce_employees
List all employees in your Deputy organization
search_employees_by_name
Search for an employee by their display name
Example Prompts for Deputy in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Deputy immediately.
"List all employees currently clocked in."
"Show me the roster for the 'Downtown Kitchen' location tomorrow."
"Are there any pending leave requests?"
Troubleshooting Deputy MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Deputy to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpDeputy + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Deputy 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 Deputy to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.