Illumidesk 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 Illumidesk 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: {
"illumidesk": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Illumidesk Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Illumidesk " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Illumidesk?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Illumidesk MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to Illumidesk, the AI-powered learning management system. This MCP server allows you to list campuses, manage courses, track user memberships, and access activity logs directly through the Illumidesk API. Ideal for automating education workflows and course management.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Illumidesk 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.
The Illumidesk 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 Illumidesk to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Illumidesk 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 Illumidesk via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Illumidesk MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Illumidesk through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Illumidesk 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 Illumidesk 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
Illumidesk + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Illumidesk MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Illumidesk, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Illumidesk as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Illumidesk on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Illumidesk tools alongside other MCP servers
Illumidesk MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Illumidesk to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_activity_logs
Retrieves activity logs for a specific campus
get_campus
Retrieves details for a specific campus
get_course
Retrieves details for a specific course
get_me
Gets current authenticated user info
list_campuses
Lists all campuses in Illumidesk
list_courses
Lists all courses within a specific campus
list_lti_credentials
Lists all LTI credentials for a campus
list_lti_deployments
Lists all LTI deployments for a campus
list_memberships
Lists all user memberships in a specific campus
list_users
Lists all users registered in a specific campus
Example Prompts for Illumidesk in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Illumidesk immediately.
"List all campuses in my Illumidesk account."
"Show me courses for campus slug 'main-campus'."
"Check who is enrolled in course 'ai-fundamentals'."
Troubleshooting Illumidesk MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Illumidesk to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpIllumidesk + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Illumidesk 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 Illumidesk to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.