FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks 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: {
"freshbooks": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "FreshBooks Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with FreshBooks " +
"using 12 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with FreshBooks?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About FreshBooks MCP Server
Connect your FreshBooks account to any AI agent to automate your small business accounting, invoicing, and client management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). FreshBooks is the leading cloud-based accounting software designed for small businesses and self-employed professionals. This MCP server enables you to manage your clients, track invoice statuses, and retrieve financial summaries directly through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and FreshBooks tool infrastructure. Connect 12 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
- Client Management — List and search for clients, fetch detailed profiles, and maintain full context of your customer relationships.
- Invoice Lifecycle — Track sales invoices across all states (Sent, Paid, Overdue) and retrieve detailed line-item metadata.
- Expense Oversight — Monitor recorded business expenses and categorize them for better financial tracking.
- Payment History — Retrieve a list of all payments received to ensure your cash flow is accurately monitored.
- Project & Task Tracking — Access projects, tasks, and time entries to see how they impact your billing and productivity.
- User Identity — Fetch global user profile and identity details to ensure you are working in the correct account context.
- Financial Insights — Access high-level metadata for your specific FreshBooks business account instantly.
The FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the FreshBooks MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with FreshBooks through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks 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
FreshBooks + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the FreshBooks MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query FreshBooks, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed FreshBooks as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query FreshBooks on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using FreshBooks tools alongside other MCP servers
FreshBooks MCP Tools for Mastra AI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect FreshBooks to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_account_info
Get business info
get_client_details
Get client metadata
get_invoice_details
Get invoice metadata
get_my_identity
Get user identity
list_active_projects
List projects
list_clients
List clients
list_expense_categories
List categories
list_expenses
List tracked expenses
list_invoices
List sales invoices
list_payments
List invoice payments
list_project_tasks
List tasks
list_time_entries
List time logs
Example Prompts for FreshBooks in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with FreshBooks immediately.
"List my 5 most recent clients in FreshBooks."
"Show me the status of my last 3 invoices."
"Get my time tracking entries for this week."
Troubleshooting FreshBooks MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting FreshBooks to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpFreshBooks + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.