How to Use the FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Stream official crime stats directly into your React UI using the FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP Server and the Vercel AI SDK.

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Connect FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP to Vercel AI SDK

Create your Vinkius account to connect FBI Crime Data Explorer to Vercel AI SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup FBI Crime Data Explorer with Vercel AI SDK

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Real-time state and national data streaming

Feed `get_national_estimates` and `get_state_summarized` directly into your frontend components. Users watch the data arrive as the stream processes, removing the need for clunky loading states. Your interface reflects the exact FBI data as it arrives. It turns raw statistics into a live, responsive part of your web application.

Drill down into agency and victim metrics

Use `get_agency_summarized` to pull specific jurisdiction reports into your state management. The SDK handles the connection, allowing your UI to update based on specific agency inputs. Pair this with `get_nibrs_victim_demographics` to visualize complex demographic shifts. You get the raw numbers formatted for your components without extra backend overhead.

Edge-ready crime data integration

The MCP Server connects over HTTP, making it perfect for Edge Functions. You call the tools during the request cycle, ensuring your app stays fast and lean. Don't worry about the handshake. The SDK manages the transport, letting you focus on how the crime data looks on the screen.

Setup guide

Set up FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
ai + @modelcontextprotocol/sdk packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies

Run npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdk plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Create the Streamable HTTP transport

Use StreamableHTTPClientTransport with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and use tools

Call mcpClient.tools() to auto-discover all FBI Crime Data Explorer tools. Pass them directly to generateText() or streamText() — no manual schema definitions needed.
4

Works with any model provider

Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.

index.ts

import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
  new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);

const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools,
  prompt: "List recent FBI Crime Data Explorer transactions",
});

console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();

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Common questions about FBI Crime Data Explorer MCP in Vercel AI SDK

You initialize the client via the MCP transport and pass the tools into your generation function. It bridges the data directly to your frontend.

Yes. The streaming capabilities allow you to pipe the output from the tool calls directly into your UI components as they resolve.

You handle the logic in your code. Once the tool returns the data, you process the JSON in your application logic before rendering.

Vinkius manages the endpoint authentication. You use your token to keep the connection private and restricted to your authorized clients.

It accesses public law enforcement records, including crime counts, victim demographics, and agency-level summaries. Your data stays isolated within your authenticated session.

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