KeyPay 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 KeyPay 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: {
"keypay": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "KeyPay Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with KeyPay " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with KeyPay?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About KeyPay MCP Server
Connect your KeyPay (now Employment Hero Payroll) account to any AI agent to streamline your payroll operations. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with businesses, pay runs, employees, and compliance data directly.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and KeyPay 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
- Payroll Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for pay runs and earnings
- Employee Management — Query employee profiles, payroll configurations, and metadata
- Document Access — List issued payslips for specific employees instantly
- Leave Tracking — Monitor historical and pending leave requests across your businesses
- Compliance & Deductions — Inspect deduction lines and payroll items to ensure accuracy
The KeyPay 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 KeyPay to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the KeyPay 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 KeyPay via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the KeyPay MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with KeyPay through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add KeyPay 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 KeyPay 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
KeyPay + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the KeyPay MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query KeyPay, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed KeyPay as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query KeyPay on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using KeyPay tools alongside other MCP servers
KeyPay MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect KeyPay to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_business_details
Get details for a specific business
get_employee_details
Get details for a specific employee
get_pay_run_details
Get details for a specific pay run
list_businesses
List all businesses associated with the account
list_employees
List employees for a business
list_leave_requests
List leave requests for a business
list_pay_run_deductions
List deductions for a specific pay run
list_pay_run_earnings
List earnings for a specific pay run
list_pay_runs
List pay runs for a business
list_pay_slips
List payslips for an employee
Example Prompts for KeyPay in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with KeyPay immediately.
"List all businesses in my KeyPay account."
"Show me the pay runs for business ID '12345'."
"Find employee 'John Smith' in business '12345'."
Troubleshooting KeyPay MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting KeyPay to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpKeyPay + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating KeyPay 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 KeyPay to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
