Flexport 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 Flexport 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: {
"flexport": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Flexport Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Flexport " +
"using 12 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Flexport?"
);
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 Flexport MCP Server
Connect your Flexport account to any AI agent and automate your global trade and freight operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Flexport is the modern freight forwarder that provides full visibility and control over your supply chain. Now, you can track shipments, manage purchase orders, and retrieve essential logistics documentation directly through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Flexport 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
- Shipment Tracking — List all your ocean and air shipments, fetch detailed tracking metadata, and monitor transit statuses in real-time.
- PO Management — Automate your purchase order lifecycle by listing, retrieving, and creating POs directly from the agent.
- Document Retrieval — List and fetch essential logistics documents such as Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists.
- Billing & Invoices — Access freight and commercial invoices associated with your account or specific shipments for better financial oversight.
- Customs Documentation — Retrieve commercial invoice data required for customs clearance and compliance reporting.
- Global Visibility — Get a high-level overview of your entire global supply chain operations without switching tabs.
The Flexport 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 Flexport to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Flexport 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 Flexport via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Flexport MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Flexport through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Flexport 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 Flexport 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
Flexport + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Flexport MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Flexport, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Flexport as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Flexport on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Flexport tools alongside other MCP servers
Flexport MCP Tools for Mastra AI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Flexport to Mastra AI via MCP:
create_purchase_order
Create a new purchase order
download_document
Get document download link
get_document
Get document metadata
get_invoice
Get invoice details
get_purchase_order
Get purchase order details
get_shipment
Get shipment details
list_commercial_invoices
List commercial invoices
list_documents
List logistics documents
list_invoices
List freight invoices
list_purchase_orders
List purchase orders
list_shipment_invoices
List invoices for shipment
list_shipments
List freight shipments
Example Prompts for Flexport in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Flexport immediately.
"List my 5 most recent freight shipments and their status."
"Show me all purchase orders pending for this quarter."
"Get the download link for the Bill of Lading for shipment 'SHIP-789'."
Troubleshooting Flexport MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Flexport to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpFlexport + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Flexport 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?
Connect Flexport with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Flexport to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.