Gift Up! 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 Gift Up! 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: {
"gift-up": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Gift Up! Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Gift Up! " +
"using 12 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Gift Up!?"
);
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 Gift Up! MCP Server
Connect your Gift Up! account to any AI agent to automate your gift card management and redemption workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gift Up! is the simplest way to sell gift cards on your own website. This MCP server enables you to retrieve gift card orders, validate codes, track remaining balances, and process partial or full redemptions directly through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Gift Up! 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
- Order Management — List all gift card orders, fetch detailed metadata, and search for orders using public reference numbers.
- Balance Verification — Instantly check the remaining value and validity of any gift card code provided by a customer.
- Flexible Redemptions — Process full or partial redemptions programmatically to deduct balances during your checkout or support process.
- Custom Metadata — Update and retrieve internal key-value pairs attached to orders for seamless mapping with your CRM or ERP.
- Registry Oversight — List all active and redeemed gift cards in your system to maintain a complete audit trail.
- Webhook Visibility — Monitor active webhooks to ensure your internal systems are receiving real-time redemption notifications.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your gift card operations accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Gift Up! 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 Gift Up! to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Gift Up! 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 Gift Up! via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Gift Up! MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Gift Up! through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Gift Up! 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 Gift Up! 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
Gift Up! + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Gift Up! MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Gift Up!, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Gift Up! as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Gift Up! on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Gift Up! tools alongside other MCP servers
Gift Up! MCP Tools for Mastra AI (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Gift Up! to Mastra AI via MCP:
find_order_by_ref
Search by reference
get_account_details
Get account identity
get_card_details
Get card metadata
get_order_details
Get order metadata
list_active_gift_cards
List all gift cards
list_gift_orders
List all orders
list_gift_webhooks
List webhook configs
redeem_gift_card
Process partial redemption
redeem_gift_card_full
Redeem full balance
update_order_metadata
Set custom fields
validate_gift_card
Check card balance
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Gift Up! in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Gift Up! immediately.
"Check the balance for gift card code 'GIFT-123-ABC'."
"Redeem $10.00 from gift card 'abc-987'."
"List all gift card orders from the last 7 days."
Troubleshooting Gift Up! MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Gift Up! to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpGift Up! + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Gift Up! 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 Gift Up! to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.