MapQuest MCP Server for Mastra AI 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect MapQuest 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: {
"mapquest": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "MapQuest Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with MapQuest " +
"using 5 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with MapQuest?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About MapQuest MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to MapQuest, one of the pioneers in online mapping. This integration provides essential geographic tools, from converting addresses to coordinates to calculating detailed travel routes.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and MapQuest tool infrastructure. Connect 5 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
- Geocoding — Convert street addresses into precise latitude and longitude coordinates
- Reverse Geocoding — Identify the human-readable address for any GPS coordinate
- Detailed Directions — Get turn-by-turn routing for driving, walking, or cycling, including distance and time estimates
- POI Search — Find nearby businesses and points of interest like restaurants, gas stations, or parks
- Static Maps — Generate URLs for visual map images centered on any location
The MapQuest MCP Server exposes 5 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 MapQuest to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the MapQuest 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 5 tools from MapQuest via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the MapQuest MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with MapQuest through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add MapQuest 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 MapQuest 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
MapQuest + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the MapQuest MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query MapQuest, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed MapQuest as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query MapQuest on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using MapQuest tools alongside other MCP servers
MapQuest MCP Tools for Mastra AI (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect MapQuest to Mastra AI via MCP:
geocode_address
Convert an address into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
get_directions
Get driving, walking, or cycling directions between two locations
get_static_map_url
Generate a static map image URL for a specific location
reverse_geocode
Convert geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) into a human-readable address
search_points_of_interest
Search for specific places (restaurants, gas stations, etc.) around a location
Example Prompts for MapQuest in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with MapQuest immediately.
"What are the coordinates for the White House?"
"Get driving directions from New York to Philadelphia."
Troubleshooting MapQuest MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting MapQuest to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpMapQuest + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating MapQuest 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 MapQuest to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.