Genius MCP Server for Mastra AI 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Genius 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: {
"genius": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Genius Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Genius " +
"using 7 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Genius?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Genius MCP Server
Connect to Genius and access the world's largest lyrics database through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Genius tool infrastructure. Connect 7 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.
What you can do
- Song Search — Search millions of songs by title, lyrics, artist name or any keyword
- Song Details — Get full song info including lyrics (plain text), artist, album, release date and producers
- Annotations — Read community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning
- Artist Info — Get artist profiles with IQ scores, images and Genius page URLs
- Artist Songs — Browse all songs by a specific artist
- Album Info — Get album details including track lists and artist info
The Genius MCP Server exposes 7 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 Genius to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Genius 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 7 tools from Genius via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Genius MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Genius through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Genius 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 Genius 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
Genius + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Genius MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Genius, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Genius as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Genius on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Genius tools alongside other MCP servers
Genius MCP Tools for Mastra AI (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Genius to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_album
Returns album name, artist, cover art, release date and track list. Use the album ID from song results or search. Get album details including track list and artist
get_annotation
Returns the annotated text, full explanation body (in plain text and HTML), author info, vote counts and cosigns. Use the annotation ID from get_song_annotations results. Get details for a specific annotation (explainer text)
get_artist
Returns artist name, IQ score, profile image, description and Genius page URL. Use the artist ID from song search results or get_artist_songs. Get artist profile info including name, IQ and image
get_artist_songs
Returns song titles, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Paginated — use page parameter to navigate through results. Get all songs by a specific artist
get_song
Returns full title, artist, album, release date, producer info, song art, Genius page URL and full lyrics (in plain text and HTML formats). Use the song ID from search_songs results. Get detailed info for a specific song including lyrics
get_song_annotations
Annotations are community-written explanations of lyrics, references, wordplay and meaning. Returns annotated lyric fragments with explanation text, author info and vote counts. Use the song ID from search_songs. Get annotations (explainer text) for a specific song
search_songs
Returns song titles, artist names, pageview counts and Genius URLs. Use this to find songs before getting detailed info with get_song. Search for songs on Genius by title, lyrics or artist
Example Prompts for Genius in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Genius immediately.
"Search for Bohemian Rhapsody."
"Get the lyrics for Bohemian Rhapsody."
"Show me annotations for 'Scaramouche' in Bohemian Rhapsody."
Troubleshooting Genius MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Genius to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpGenius + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Genius 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 Genius with your favorite client
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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 Genius to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.