FDA (openFDA) MCP Server for Mastra AI 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect FDA (openFDA) through the 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: {
"fda-openfda": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "FDA (openFDA) Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with FDA (openFDA) " +
"using 12 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with FDA (openFDA)?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About FDA (openFDA) MCP Server
Connect to the openFDA public database through any AI agent and gain instant access to thousands of datasets regarding drugs, food, and medical devices.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and FDA (openFDA) tool infrastructure. Connect 12 tools through the 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
- Drug Intelligence — Search official FDA drug labels, NDC directories, and monitor real-time drug shortages flawlessly
- Safety Monitoring — Query adverse event reports for drugs, foods, and medical devices to analyze public health trends natively
- Compliance Tracking — List recall enforcement reports to stay informed about hazardous food or drug products in circulation
- Regulatory Insights — Access Drugs@FDA metadata including approvals, therapeutic equivalents, and manufacturer details
- Medical Device Data — Search device classifications and enforcement actions to verify product safety synchronously
- Public Data Access — Retrieve raw structured data from the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration API without complex manual exports
The FDA (openFDA) MCP Server exposes 12 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 FDA (openFDA) to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the FDA (openFDA) 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 12 tools from FDA (openFDA) via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the FDA (openFDA) MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with FDA (openFDA) through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add FDA (openFDA) 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 FDA (openFDA) 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
FDA (openFDA) + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the FDA (openFDA) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query FDA (openFDA), process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed FDA (openFDA) as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query FDA (openFDA) on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using FDA (openFDA) tools alongside other MCP servers
FDA (openFDA) MCP Tools for Mastra AI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect FDA (openFDA) to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_drug_shortages
Get current and resolved drug shortages
get_usage
Get current API usage and rate limit info
search_device_adverse_events
Search for adverse event reports for medical devices
search_device_classification
Search for medical device classifications
search_device_enforcement
Search for medical device recall enforcement reports
search_drug_adverse_events
Search for adverse event reports for drugs
search_drug_approvals
Search for FDA-approved brand name and generic drugs
search_drug_enforcement
Search for drug recall enforcement reports
search_drug_labels
Search for FDA drug product labeling
search_food_adverse_events
Search for adverse event reports for foods
search_food_enforcement
Search for food recall enforcement reports
search_ndc
Search the National Drug Code directory
Example Prompts for FDA (openFDA) in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with FDA (openFDA) immediately.
"Search for adverse events reported for Ibuprofen."
"Are there any recent food recalls in New York?"
"Show me the label information for Advil."
Troubleshooting FDA (openFDA) MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting FDA (openFDA) to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpFDA (openFDA) + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating FDA (openFDA) 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 FDA (openFDA) to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.