HigherGov MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 12 tools to Get Agency, Get Awardee, Get Contract, and more
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect HigherGov through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Mastra AI
The HigherGov app connector for Mastra AI is a standout in the Sales Automation category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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: {
"highergov": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "HigherGov Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with HigherGov " +
"using 12 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with HigherGov?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About HigherGov MCP Server
Connect your HigherGov account to any AI agent and take full control of your government market research and procurement tracking through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and HigherGov tool infrastructure. Connect 12 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
- Opportunity Discovery — Search for federal, state, and local government contract opportunities using precise keywords and filters
- Award Analysis — Analyze past contract and grant awards to understand market trends, competitor performance, and agency spending
- Entity Research — Research detailed profiles of awardees, government agencies, and key decision-makers programmatically
- Document Extraction — Access and retrieve opportunity documents, attachments, and solicitations directly through your agent
- Market Monitoring — Track upcoming solicitations and follow specific agencies or industries for real-time intelligence
The HigherGov MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 HigherGov tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to HigherGov through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning government-contracts, procurement, market-intelligence, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get agency details
Get awardee details
Get contract award details
Get opportunity documents
Get grant award details
Get opportunity details
List government agencies
List awardees (companies/orgs)
List government contract awards
List government grant awards
List government contract opportunities
Search using a HigherGov Search ID
Connect HigherGov to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire HigherGov into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the HigherGov MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with HigherGov through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add HigherGov 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 HigherGov 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
HigherGov + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the HigherGov MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query HigherGov, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed HigherGov as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query HigherGov on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using HigherGov tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for HigherGov in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with HigherGov immediately.
"Find all current federal opportunities related to 'Cybersecurity' in Washington."
"Show me recent contract awards for 'Lockheed Martin'."
"List all grant awards in the state of 'Florida' for 2026."
Troubleshooting HigherGov MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting HigherGov to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpHigherGov + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating HigherGov 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.