GovCon API MCP Server for Mastra AI 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect GovCon API through the 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: {
"govcon-api": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "GovCon API Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with GovCon API " +
"using 4 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with GovCon API?"
);
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 GovCon API MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire business development and government contracting workflow with the GovCon API, the authoritative source for procurement data. By connecting the GovCon API to your agent, you transform complex contract searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for active opportunities, audit agency distributions, and retrieve detailed procurement metadata without you ever touching a government portal. Whether you are conducting market research or managing regional bid constraints, your agent acts as a real-time procurement consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and GovCon API tool infrastructure. Connect 4 tools through the 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
- Contract Auditing — Search for thousands of government contracts and procurement opportunities by keyword or agency and maintain a clear view of market distribution.
- Agency Oversight — Audit all registered government agencies in the catalog to understand the organizational reach of public sector procurement instantly.
- Opportunity Discovery — Retrieve high-resolution details for specific opportunity IDs to assist in deep-dive classification.
- Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique identifiers and amount markers for any government contract to assist in deep-dive fiscal analysis.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your procurement research workflow is always operational.
The GovCon API MCP Server exposes 4 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 GovCon API to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GovCon API 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 4 tools from GovCon API via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the GovCon API MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with GovCon API through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add GovCon API 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 GovCon API 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
GovCon API + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the GovCon API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query GovCon API, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed GovCon API as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query GovCon API on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using GovCon API tools alongside other MCP servers
GovCon API MCP Tools for Mastra AI (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect GovCon API to Mastra AI via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the GovCon service is operational
get_procurement_details
Get full details for a specific government opportunity by ID
list_government_agencies
List all government agencies registered in the GovCon database
search_government_contracts
Search for government contracts and procurement opportunities
Example Prompts for GovCon API in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with GovCon API immediately.
"Search for government contracts related to 'cybersecurity' using GovCon."
"Show details for opportunity ID '12345'."
"List all government agencies available in GovCon."
Troubleshooting GovCon API MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting GovCon API to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpGovCon API + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating GovCon API 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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Connect GovCon API to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.