How to Use the Docdown MCP in Mastra AI
Build self-healing document workflows with Mastra AI and automated Docdown template generation.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Docdown MCP to Mastra AI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Docdown to Mastra AI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Automate template discovery in your agent loops
`search_templates_by_name` locates the correct layout based on natural language triggers within your Mastra AI workflow. This MCP agent matches user intent to a template ID without hardcoded routing rules. If the initial search yields multiple options, the workflow uses `get_template_details` to verify the field requirements. This ensures your automated steps never attempt to generate a document using the wrong form.
Build resilient Docdown MCP Server workflows
`generate_new_document` initiates the creation process inside an isolated Mastra AI step. If the API rate limit is reached, the framework's built-in retry engine handles backoffs automatically. This design prevents document generation pipelines from failing due to temporary network issues. Your workflows run reliably in background queues without manual developer intervention.
Track document status with conditional branching
`get_document_status` monitors the generation state of pending files. Mastra AI evaluates the returned status to branch your workflow, sending the PDF to an email tool if successful. In case of a failure status, the workflow routes to an error-handling branch. This lets your system notify an administrator or log the event without crashing the entire pipeline.
Set up Docdown MCP in Mastra AI
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
@mastra/mcp+@mastra/corepackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/coreplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Configure the MCPClient
Create an
MCPClientwith your Vinkius endpoint as aURLobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and inject tools
Call
mcpClient.listTools()and spread the result into your agent'stoolsobject. All Docdown tools become native Mastra tools. - 4
Run with any model
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Callagent.generate()and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
id: "docdown-mcp-client",
servers: {
"docdown-mcp": {
url: new URL(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
),
},
},
});
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Docdown Agent",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
instructions: "You have access to Docdown tools.",
tools: {
...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
},
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"List recent Docdown transactions"
);
console.log(result.text); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Docdown. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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