HCSS MCP Server for Mastra AI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect HCSS 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: {
"hcss": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "HCSS Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with HCSS " +
"using 11 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with HCSS?"
);
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 HCSS MCP Server
Connect your HCSS platform to any AI agent and take full control of your heavy construction workflows, from estimating to field data and equipment tracking, through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and HCSS tool infrastructure. Connect 11 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
- Field Data Management — List construction jobs and retrieve timecard data from HeavyJob to monitor site progress.
- Estimating Insights — Access bidding estimates and bid items from HeavyBid to stay aligned with project budgets.
- Equipment Telematics — Monitor your fleet with real-time GPS locations and latest meter readings (odometer/hours).
- Resource Coordination — List employees and business units defined across the HCSS ecosystem.
- Pre-Construction Tracking — Browse active pre-con projects and project lifecycles.
- Operational Efficiency — Use AI to identify equipment utilization trends or job cost variances in seconds.
The HCSS MCP Server exposes 11 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 HCSS to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HCSS 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 11 tools from HCSS via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the HCSS MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with HCSS through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add HCSS 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 HCSS 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
HCSS + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the HCSS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query HCSS, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed HCSS as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query HCSS on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using HCSS tools alongside other MCP servers
HCSS MCP Tools for Mastra AI (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect HCSS to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_bid_items
List bid items for a specific estimate
get_equipment_location
Get current GPS coordinates for a specific piece of equipment
get_equipment_meters
Get latest meter readings (odometer/hours) for equipment
list_business_units
List all business units in HCSS
list_cost_codes
List cost codes defined in the system
list_employees
List all employees synced in HCSS
list_equipment
List all tracked equipment/fleet from Telematics
list_estimates
List bidding estimates from HeavyBid
list_jobs
List all construction jobs/projects
list_precon_projects
List active pre-construction projects
list_timecards
List timecards from HeavyJob
Example Prompts for HCSS in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with HCSS immediately.
"List all active construction jobs."
"Show the current location of Excavator ID EX-992."
"What are the bid items for estimate ID 2024-001?"
Troubleshooting HCSS MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting HCSS to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpHCSS + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating HCSS 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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Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
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Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
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 HCSS to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.