How to Use the IBM Quantum MCP in Mastra AI

Q: How does Mastra AI manage IBM Quantum job state?

Mastra maintains the state of your workflow steps. You use listjobs to sync the agent's memory with the actual IBM backend history.

Q: How do I handle errors when running IBM Quantum with Mastra AI?

Implement a catch block in your workflow that calls canceljob if a process hangs. This keeps your queue clean and prevents wasted credits.

Q: Can Mastra AI automate IBM Quantum backend selection?

Yes. The agent uses listbackends to scan for the best device based on your requirements. It then selects the appropriate ID for submitjob.

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Automated quantum job retries

Configure your Mastra workflow to catch failures from `submit_job` and trigger an automatic retry. This ensures your quantum experiments don't stall due to transient network issues. You define the retry logic within the agent workflow, keeping your research pipeline moving without manual intervention. It handles the backoff timing automatically.

Conditional quantum circuit branching

Use `get_job_details` as a trigger for your agent's decision nodes. If the circuit fidelity is too low, the agent can choose to skip the job or try a different backend. This makes your Mastra AI agent act like a researcher. It evaluates the system state before committing to expensive compute time on specific hardware.

Human-in-the-loop quantum execution

Enable requireToolApproval for `submit_job` to ensure you review every circuit before it hits the hardware. This prevents accidental overspend on your compute quota. The agent pauses execution until you grant permission inside the Mastra console. It is the safest way to manage high-cost quantum operations.

Setup guide

Set up IBM Quantum MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. 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's tools object. All IBM Quantum tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "ibm-quantum-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "ibm-quantum-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "IBM Quantum Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to IBM Quantum tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent IBM Quantum transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about IBM Quantum MCP in Mastra AI

Mastra maintains the state of your workflow steps. You use `list_jobs` to sync the agent's memory with the actual IBM backend history.

You absolutely can. By adding this MCP Server to your agent config, you gain direct access to quantum hardware tools within your logic chain.

Implement a catch block in your workflow that calls `cancel_job` if a process hangs. This keeps your queue clean and prevents wasted credits.

The server uses your local environment variables to authenticate. Your credentials never leave your secure runtime environment.

Yes. The agent uses `list_backends` to scan for the best device based on your requirements. It then selects the appropriate ID for `submit_job`.

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