Homebase MCP Server for Mastra AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Homebase 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: {
"homebase": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Homebase Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Homebase " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Homebase?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Homebase MCP Server
Connect your Homebase (joinhomebase.com) account to any AI agent and take full control of your employee scheduling, time tracking, and team management through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Homebase tool infrastructure. Connect 10 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
- Location Oversight — List all business locations and retrieve unique identifiers for multi-site management.
- Employee Management — Access lists of employees for specific locations and retrieve detailed profile information.
- Schedule Monitoring — List scheduled shifts and retrieve upcoming agendas to ensure adequate coverage.
- Time Tracking — Monitor actual hours worked by retrieving timecard entries, including clock-in/out times.
- Real-time Presence — Instantly check which employees are currently clocked in at a specific location.
- Role & Department Tracking — List defined roles and departments to understand your team structure.
- Operational Efficiency — Retrieve labor budget configurations to stay aligned with your operational costs.
The Homebase MCP Server exposes 10 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 Homebase to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Homebase 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 10 tools from Homebase via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Homebase MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Homebase through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Homebase 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 Homebase 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
Homebase + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Homebase MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Homebase, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Homebase as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Homebase on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Homebase tools alongside other MCP servers
Homebase MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Homebase to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_active_clock_ins
List all employees currently clocked in at a specific location
get_api_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user and plan status
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_defined_roles
List all roles (e.g., Manager, Server) defined for a location
list_departments
List all departments configured for a location
list_employees
List all employees for a specific location
list_labor_budgets
Retrieve labor budget configurations for a location
list_locations
Use this to find the "location_uuid" required for all other tools. List all business locations associated with the Homebase account
list_scheduled_shifts
List scheduled shifts for employees at a specific location
list_timecards
Useful for monitoring actual hours worked. List timecard entries (timesheets) for a specific location
Example Prompts for Homebase in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Homebase immediately.
"List all business locations and find the UUID for 'Downtown Cafe'."
"Who is currently clocked in at the Downtown Cafe?"
"Show the scheduled shifts for next Wednesday."
Troubleshooting Homebase MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Homebase to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpHomebase + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Homebase 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 Homebase to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.