Gelato MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Gelato through the Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function — ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using Gelato, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
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 Gelato MCP Server
Connect your Gelato account to any AI agent to automate your print-on-demand (POD) lifecycle through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gelato enables creators and businesses to produce and ship custom products globally without inventory. This MCP server allows you to manage orders, retrieve product catalogs, and track real-time shipping statuses directly through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Gelato tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 12 tools through the Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components — works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
Key Features
- Order Management — List all print orders, fetch detailed status metadata, and create new global orders programmatically.
- Product Discovery — Access available product catalogs and retrieve detailed specifications for individual items (product UIDs).
- Fulfillment Tracking — Retrieve tracking numbers and real-time shipment details for every order in your account.
- Pricing & Quoting — Request real-time shipping and production quotes for potential orders across different regions.
- Webhook Visibility — List configured webhooks to ensure your internal systems are receiving real-time production updates.
- Account Oversight — Verify your account metadata and API connectivity to maintain a seamless production workflow.
- Global Fulfillment — Leverage Gelato's massive network of local production partners directly from your chat interface.
The Gelato MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 Gelato to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Gelato MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 12 tools from Gelato and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Gelato MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Gelato through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime — same Gelato integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Gelato tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
Gelato + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Gelato MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Gelato in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Gelato tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Gelato capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Gelato through natural language queries
Gelato MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Gelato to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
cancel_print_order
Cancel an order
create_print_order
Place new order
get_account_info
Get account identity
get_order_shipments
Track shipments
get_order_status
Get order details
get_product_details
Get product metadata
get_shipping_quote
Request a quote
list_catalog_products
List products in catalog
list_print_orders
List all orders
list_print_webhooks
List webhook configs
list_product_catalogs
List product catalogs
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Gelato in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Gelato immediately.
"List all my active print orders and their current status."
"Get the shipping details for order 'gelato_12345'."
"List all products in the 'Apparel' catalog (ID: cat_987)."
Troubleshooting Gelato MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Gelato to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpGelato + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Gelato MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect Gelato with your favorite client
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Connect Gelato to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.