How to Use the Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) MCP in Mastra AI
Automate private network operations with Mastra AI workflows using this Headscale MCP Server to control nodes and routes.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) MCP to Mastra AI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) to Mastra AI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Automated node lifecycle management
This Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) MCP Server allows Mastra AI workflows to clean up inactive machines automatically. The workflow triggers on a schedule, calling `list_nodes` to identify machines that have been offline for more than thirty days. The agent then calls `expire_node` to terminate the session. If the machine does not reconnect within a grace period, the workflow executes `delete_node` to keep your coordinate server clean and fast.
Programmatic key rotation via Mastra AI
This toolset automates security credential lifecycles using Mastra's retry-enabled workflow engine. The agent runs `list_preauth_keys` to audit active registration tokens. To cycle credentials, the workflow runs `expire_preauth_key` and immediately calls `create_preauth_key` to generate fresh tokens. If a database lock occurs, Mastra retries the operation with exponential backoff to prevent network splits.
MCP Server automated subnet failover
This system lets your agent monitor and adjust network routing paths automatically. The agent calls `list_routes` to check the health of your exit nodes and subnet routers. If a primary gateway drops, the workflow disables the broken path with `disable_route` and activates a backup by calling `enable_route`. This keeps your private traffic flowing without human intervention.
Set up Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) MCP in Mastra AI
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
@mastra/mcp+@mastra/corepackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/coreplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Configure the MCPClient
Create an
MCPClientwith your Vinkius endpoint as aURLobject. 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'stoolsobject. All Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) tools become native Mastra tools. - 4
Run with any model
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Callagent.generate()and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
id: "headscale-tailscale-alternative-mcp-client",
servers: {
"headscale-tailscale-alternative-mcp": {
url: new URL(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
),
},
},
});
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) Agent",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
instructions: "You have access to Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) tools.",
tools: {
...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
},
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"List recent Headscale (Tailscale Alternative) transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Headscale. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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