FamilySearch API MCP Server for Mastra AI 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect FamilySearch API 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: {
"familysearch-api": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "FamilySearch API Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with FamilySearch API " +
"using 6 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with FamilySearch API?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
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 FamilySearch API MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire genealogical research and ancestry auditing workflow with the FamilySearch API, the world's largest platform for family history. By connecting FamilySearch to your agent, you transform complex ancestor searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve person details, audit pedigree charts, and query historical record collections without you ever touching a genealogy portal. Whether you are building your family tree or conducting deep-dive historical audits, your agent acts as a real-time genealogical consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and FamilySearch API tool infrastructure. Connect 6 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
- Person Auditing — Search for millions of persons in the FamilySearch global tree and retrieve detailed metadata, including lifespans and birth/death places.
- Pedigree Oversight — Audit the ancestry charts for specific individuals to maintain a clear view of lineage distribution and scale.
- Memories Discovery — Retrieve photos, stories, and documents associated with specific persons to identify relevant assets instantly.
- Record Intelligence — List available historical record collections to understand the organizational reach of global archives.
- Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique identifiers and display names for any genealogical record to assist in deep-dive classification.
The FamilySearch API MCP Server exposes 6 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 FamilySearch API to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the FamilySearch API 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 6 tools from FamilySearch API via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the FamilySearch API MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with FamilySearch API through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add FamilySearch API 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 FamilySearch API 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
FamilySearch API + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the FamilySearch API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query FamilySearch API, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed FamilySearch API as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query FamilySearch API on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using FamilySearch API tools alongside other MCP servers
FamilySearch API MCP Tools for Mastra AI (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect FamilySearch API to Mastra AI via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the FamilySearch API is operational
get_person_details
Get full details for a specific person in the family tree by ID
get_person_memories
Get memories (photos, stories) associated with a person
get_person_pedigree
Get the ancestry (pedigree) for a specific person
list_historical_collections
List historical record collections available on FamilySearch
search_persons
Search for persons in the FamilySearch Family Tree
Example Prompts for FamilySearch API in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with FamilySearch API immediately.
"Search for 'George Washington' in FamilySearch."
"Show the pedigree for person ID 'KWCX-S58'."
"List available memories for person ID 'LZDP-H7Z'."
Troubleshooting FamilySearch API MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting FamilySearch API to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpFamilySearch API + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating FamilySearch API 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 FamilySearch API to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.