Dext 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 Dext through the 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 Dext, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
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About Dext MCP Server
Integrate Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), the leading bookkeeping and accounting automation platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your digital inbox of receipts and invoices, track supplier extraction data, and monitor accounting categories and client accounts using natural language.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Dext tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 tools through the 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
- Inbox Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for all items in your Dext inbox, including processing status.
- Data Extraction — Access granular technical metadata for extracted receipts, including tax details and supplier info.
- Client Management — List and review accounting clients and their integration settings in your partner account.
- Account Intelligence — Monitor connected bank accounts and accounting categories available for classification.
The Dext 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 Dext to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Dext 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 Dext and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Dext MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Dext 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 Dext integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Dext 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
Dext + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Dext MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Dext in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Dext tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Dext capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Dext through natural language queries
Dext MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Dext to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
get_account_metadata
Retrieve metadata and usage limits for your Dext account
get_item_details
Get detailed information for a specific inbox item
list_account_users
List all users with access to the current Dext account
list_accounting_categories
List the chart of accounts or categories available for classification
list_accounting_clients
List all clients associated with your Dext partner account
list_connected_bank_accounts
List all bank accounts configured for statement extraction
list_extracted_suppliers
List all suppliers automatically extracted from your documents
list_inbox_items
List all pending and processed items (receipts, invoices) in your Dext inbox
list_items_pending_review
Identify inbox items that are currently in the "Review" status
search_inbox_by_keyword
Search for receipts or invoices by supplier name or description
Example Prompts for Dext in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Dext immediately.
"List all items in my inbox that need review."
"Show me the details for the item from 'Starbucks' on June 12th."
"Search my inbox for 'office supplies'."
Troubleshooting Dext MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Dext to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpDext + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Dext 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 Dext with your favorite client
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Dext to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.