Finch MCP Server for Mastra AI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Finch 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: {
"finch": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Finch Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Finch " +
"using 11 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Finch?"
);
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 Finch MCP Server
Finch is the unified API for HRIS and payroll. This MCP server allows your AI agent to interact with various HR and payroll providers through a single integration flawlessly.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Finch tool infrastructure. Connect 11 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.
Key Features
- Directory Orchestration — List all employees in the connected organization and fetch detailed profiles natively.
- Employment Intelligence — Retrieve granular employment data including job titles, departments, and compensation flawlessly.
- Payroll Transparency — Access pay groups and individual pay statements to monitor payroll data synchronously.
- Connection Introspection — Check the status, provider, and authorized permissions for any connection flawlessly native.
- Automated Job Tracking — Monitor data sync jobs to ensure your HRIS data is always up to date flawlessly through the agent.
- Provider Discovery — List all supported HRIS and payroll providers to verify integration compatibility flawlessly.
The Finch MCP Server exposes 11 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 Finch to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Finch 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 11 tools from Finch via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Finch MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Finch through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Finch 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 Finch 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
Finch + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Finch MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Finch, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Finch as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Finch on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Finch tools alongside other MCP servers
Finch MCP Tools for Mastra AI (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Finch to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_automated_job
Get details for a specific automated job
get_company
Get organization data (legal name, EIN, primary address)
get_employment
Get employment data for an individual (title, salary, department, etc.)
get_individual
Get personal data for an individual (name, email, SSN, etc.)
get_me
Get details for the authorized application/user connection
introspect
Check the status and permissions of the current connection
list_automated_jobs
List automated data sync jobs
list_directory
Read the employee directory for the connected organization
list_pay_groups
List pay groups for the organization
list_pay_statements
List pay statements for a specific payment ID
list_supported_providers
List all HRIS/Payroll providers supported by Finch
Example Prompts for Finch in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Finch immediately.
"List all employees in the directory."
"Check the status of my connection to Gusto."
"List pay statements for payment ID pmt_123."
Troubleshooting Finch MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Finch to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpFinch + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Finch 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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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Finch to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.