How to Use the Factor (Cofactr) MCP in Mastra AI

Q: How do I register the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server in Mastra AI?

Create a new MCPClient instance pointing to your Vinkius URL. Call mcpClient.listTools() to retrieve the operations, and spread them directly into your agent's tools array during initialization.

Q: Can I require human approval before placing a purchase order?

Yes. You can configure Mastra's requireToolApproval check specifically for the createpurchaseorder tool. The agent will pause the workflow and wait for your go-ahead before sending the order to the supplier.

Q: What is the best way to monitor active orders automatically?

Use a workflow that polls listpurchaseorders on a cron schedule. The agent can check the status of each order with getpurchaseorder and alert your team if a delivery date slips.

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Automated inventory reordering loops

The `list_inventory` tool serves as the starting point for your automated restocking loops. Mastra AI monitors these stock levels and triggers a purchase workflow the moment a critical part dips below your threshold. If a supplier is out of stock, the agent uses `list_suppliers` to find an alternative vendor. This setup keeps your assembly line moving without requiring a human to manually watch warehouse bins.

Self-healing purchase workflows

This MCP Server provides `create_purchase_order` to execute transactions automatically when inventory runs dry. Mastra handles API rate limits or temporary supplier timeouts by retrying the order with exponential backoff. You can set up a manual approval step using Mastra's human-in-the-loop feature before the agent calls `create_purchase_order`. This gives your procurement manager final veto power over large, expensive component buys.

Automated RFQ collection and analysis

The `list_rfqs` tool allows your agent to aggregate open bids and compare supplier pricing. Mastra AI runs these checks on a schedule, sorting through responses to find the best deal. Once the agent identifies the lowest bid, it calls `get_rfq` to pull the complete terms. It then pipes that data into your internal Slack or email to notify the team that a quote is ready for review.

Setup guide

Set up Factor (Cofactr) MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. 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's tools object. All Factor (Cofactr) tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "factor-cofactr-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "factor-cofactr-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "Factor (Cofactr) Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to Factor (Cofactr) tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent Factor (Cofactr) transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about Factor (Cofactr) MCP in Mastra AI

Create a new `MCPClient` instance pointing to your Vinkius URL. Call `mcpClient.listTools()` to retrieve the operations, and spread them directly into your agent's tools array during initialization.

Yes. You can configure Mastra's `requireToolApproval` check specifically for the `create_purchase_order` tool. The agent will pause the workflow and wait for your go-ahead before sending the order to the supplier.

Mastra has built-in retry logic that catches rate-limit errors from tools like `list_items` or `get_item`. It automatically backs off and retries the call, ensuring your workflows do not break during peak ordering hours.

Use a workflow that polls `list_purchase_orders` on a cron schedule. The agent can check the status of each order with `get_purchase_order` and alert your team if a delivery date slips.

Yes, your raw supplier agreements and RFQ details are protected. The server runs inside an isolated, zero-trust sandbox, meaning your pricing logs from `get_supplier` are never cached or used to train public models.

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