How to Use the GovCon API MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Q: How do I connect the GovCon API MCP Server to Vercel AI SDK?

Install the required packages first. Run npm install ai @ai-sdk/mcp in your terminal. Then, use createMCPClient to point to the server URL and pass the tools directly into your streamText function.

Q: How do I close the server connection when the stream ends?

Always call mcpClient.close() inside your cleanup block. This prevents socket leaks and ensures your serverless functions spin down cleanly after the data transfer completes.

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Stop making users stare at loading spinners while fetching government bids. This integration lets your application pipe live procurement data straight to the screen. By calling `search_government_contracts`, your agent finds relevant bids and displays them instantly. The client hooks into the server to handle the heavy lifting. You get raw data formatted on the fly, allowing developers to build responsive search interfaces that update as the model processes the results.

Instant agency vetting on the edge

Run your compliance checks right where your users are. This MCP Server works with Edge Functions to pull agency records without server-side lag. Your code runs `list_government_agencies` to verify procurement origins in milliseconds. Because Vercel AI SDK handles streaming responses natively, users see the verified agency list populate line by line. No backend bottlenecks, just fast data delivery.

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When a user needs the fine print on a federal bid, speed matters. Use this MCP Server to trigger `get_procurement_details` and grab the exact requirements, deadlines, and agency contacts. Your frontend renders these details dynamically as the stream arrives. It makes auditing complex federal opportunities feel like reading a local text file.

Setup guide

Set up GovCon API MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
ai + @modelcontextprotocol/sdk packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies

Run npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdk plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Create the Streamable HTTP transport

Use StreamableHTTPClientTransport with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and use tools

Call mcpClient.tools() to auto-discover all GovCon API tools. Pass them directly to generateText() or streamText() — no manual schema definitions needed.
4

Works with any model provider

Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.

index.ts

import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
  new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);

const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  tools,
  prompt: "List recent GovCon API transactions",
});

console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();

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Common questions about GovCon API MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Install the required packages first. Run `npm install ai @ai-sdk/mcp` in your terminal. Then, use `createMCPClient` to point to the server URL and pass the tools directly into your `streamText` function.

Yes, it works perfectly on the edge. The transport layer relies on standard HTTP protocols, making it lightweight enough to run inside Vercel's edge runtime without cold-start issues.

You should monitor your usage by implementing simple caching on your frontend or using a gateway. Use `check_api_status` to verify the endpoint is up before triggering heavy search operations.

Always call `mcpClient.close()` inside your cleanup block. This prevents socket leaks and ensures your serverless functions spin down cleanly after the data transfer completes.

This server only reads public federal procurement data and agency listings, so no proprietary bid details are sent. All queries route through a zero-trust sandbox that wipes query history the moment your edge function finishes execution.

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