How to Use the GovCon API MCP in Mastra AI

Q: How do I install the GovCon API MCP Server tools in Mastra AI?

Run npm install @mastra/mcp@latest to get started. Initialize the MCPClient with the server URL, call listTools(), and spread those tools directly into your agent configuration.

Q: Can I check the live status of the endpoints before running a workflow?

Yes, you should. Use checkapistatus at the start of your workflow to confirm the external services are responsive before executing complex search routines.

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Automated contract discovery with Mastra AI

Set up autonomous agents that hunt for new government work while you sleep. By embedding this MCP Server into your Mastra agent, you can schedule automated runs of `search_government_contracts` to flag matches based on specific keywords. If a search fails due to network hiccups, Mastra's built-in workflow engine triggers automatic retries with exponential backoff. You don't have to write custom error-handling code to keep your pipeline running.

Conditional agency routing

Not all federal agencies operate the same way. This MCP connection lets you use `list_government_agencies` to categorize opportunities and route them through different validation paths. Mastra allows you to build branching logic directly into your agent workflows. If an agency requires special clearance, your workflow automatically diverts the lead to a senior reviewer for manual approval.

Deep procurement analysis with safety gates

Vetting federal bids requires absolute accuracy. Use `get_procurement_details` to fetch the complete package, then run it through your custom evaluation steps. To keep things safe, enable human-in-the-loop approvals. The workflow pauses and alerts your team before any critical assessment is finalized or stored.

Setup guide

Set up GovCon API MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and inject tools
Call mcpClient.listTools() and spread the result into your agent's tools object. All GovCon API tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "govcon-api-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "govcon-api-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "GovCon API Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to GovCon API tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent GovCon API transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about GovCon API MCP in Mastra AI

Run `npm install @mastra/mcp@latest` to get started. Initialize the `MCPClient` with the server URL, call `listTools()`, and spread those tools directly into your agent configuration.

Yes, it does. You can configure the workflow to require manual approval before running `get_procurement_details` on high-value contracts, ensuring human oversight on sensitive bids.

It uses automatic transport detection for HTTP and SSE. If the server goes offline, Mastra's workflow engine retries the connection based on your backoff settings, keeping your automation stable.

Yes, you should. Use `check_api_status` at the start of your workflow to confirm the external services are responsive before executing complex search routines.

Absolutely, your search queries and agency filters remain private. The server runs inside an isolated sandbox, meaning federal opportunity data is processed in memory and never persisted on external databases.

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