Hubstaff MCP Server for Mastra AI 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Hubstaff 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: {
"hubstaff": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Hubstaff Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Hubstaff " +
"using 9 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Hubstaff?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Hubstaff MCP Server
Connect your Hubstaff tracking account to any AI agent and bring your entire workforce analytics straight to a conversational interface.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Hubstaff tool infrastructure. Connect 9 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
- Track Activities — Investigate how time is allocated pulling detailed tracked activities and daily activity snapshots
- Workforce Management — Analyze organizations, users, and tasks without toggling native dashboard panels
- Project Analytics — Determine the list of created projects and fetch precise timesheets for agile billing summaries
The Hubstaff MCP Server exposes 9 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 Hubstaff to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Hubstaff 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 9 tools from Hubstaff via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Hubstaff MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Hubstaff through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Hubstaff 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 Hubstaff 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
Hubstaff + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Hubstaff MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Hubstaff, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Hubstaff as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Hubstaff on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Hubstaff tools alongside other MCP servers
Hubstaff MCP Tools for Mastra AI (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Hubstaff to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_organization
Get parameters surrounding an organization
get_project
Retrieve single project structure
get_user
Fetch targeted user details
list_activities
Retrieve global organizational activities logged
list_organizations
Retrieve the parent organizations
list_projects
Retrieve all active projects linked to an organization
list_tasks
Retrieve operational sub-tasks per project
list_time_entries
Read explicitly billed or logged temporal time blocks
list_users
Retrieve staff and employees under the hub
Example Prompts for Hubstaff in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Hubstaff immediately.
"Can you check my Hubstaff dashboard and list the organizations I have access to?"
"Retrieve all the timesheets available so I can verify billing."
"List today's daily activities tracked in the organization."
Troubleshooting Hubstaff MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Hubstaff to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpHubstaff + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hubstaff 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 Hubstaff to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.