Duffel Flights MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Duffel Flights 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 Duffel Flights, 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 Duffel Flights MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to Duffel, the modern infrastructure for travel. This integration allows you to search for real-time flight offers, manage bookings (orders), and access a comprehensive directory of airlines, airports, and aircraft through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Duffel Flights tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 8 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
- Flight Search — Create offer requests to find the best flights based on origin, destination, dates, and cabin class
- Booking Management — Create flight orders (instant or hold) and retrieve detailed reservation information
- Payment Processing — Pay for flight orders that were previously held directly via the agent
- Travel Directory — List and inspect aircraft models, airlines, and airports worldwide with their respective IATA codes
- Order Oversight — List all flight bookings associated with your account to track your travel history
The Duffel Flights MCP Server exposes 8 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 Duffel Flights to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Duffel Flights 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 8 tools from Duffel Flights and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Duffel Flights MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Duffel Flights 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 Duffel Flights integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Duffel Flights 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
Duffel Flights + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Duffel Flights MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Duffel Flights in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Duffel Flights tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Duffel Flights capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Duffel Flights through natural language queries
Duffel Flights MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Duffel Flights to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
create_flight_offer_request
Provide passengers as a JSON array string. Search for flight offers by specifying origin, destination, and passengers
create_flight_order
Provide full passenger details as a JSON string. Book a flight by selecting an offer and providing passenger details
list_aircraft
Retrieve a list of aircraft used by airlines
list_airlines
Retrieve a list of airlines
list_airports
Retrieve a list of airports
list_flight_offers
Retrieve all available flight offers for a specific offer request
list_flight_orders
Retrieve a list of all flight bookings (orders)
pay_for_flight_order
Process payment for a flight order that was previously put on hold
Example Prompts for Duffel Flights in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Duffel Flights immediately.
"Search for a flight from London (LHR) to New York (JFK) on 2024-12-01."
"List all airports in Brazil."
Troubleshooting Duffel Flights MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Duffel Flights to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpDuffel Flights + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Duffel Flights 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 Duffel Flights with your favorite client
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Connect Duffel Flights to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.