NavAPI MCP Server for Mastra AI 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect NavAPI 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: {
"navapi": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "NavAPI Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with NavAPI " +
"using 6 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with NavAPI?"
);
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 NavAPI MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and nautical auditing workflow with NavAPI, the comprehensive source for global shipping and navigation data. By connecting NavAPI to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for maritime ports, audit nautical distances, and retrieve vessel traffic statistics without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are planning shipping routes or conducting regional maritime audits, your agent acts as a real-time nautical consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and NavAPI tool infrastructure. Connect 6 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
- Port Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution details for thousands of global maritime ports, including country and coordinate metadata.
- Route Oversight — Audit nautical distances between any two ports to maintain a clear view of shipping logistics and scale.
- Traffic Intelligence — Query real-time vessel traffic for specific ports to understand the current industry distribution instantly.
- Chart Discovery — List available nautical charts for specific geographic areas to assist in regional navigation planning.
- Logistics Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
The NavAPI MCP Server exposes 6 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 NavAPI to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the NavAPI 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 6 tools from NavAPI via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the NavAPI MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with NavAPI through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add NavAPI 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 NavAPI 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
NavAPI + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the NavAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query NavAPI, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed NavAPI as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query NavAPI on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using NavAPI tools alongside other MCP servers
NavAPI MCP Tools for Mastra AI (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect NavAPI to Mastra AI via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the NavAPI service is operational
get_nautical_ports
List global maritime ports with optional country filter
get_port_distance
Calculate the nautical distance between two ports
get_port_vessel_traffic
Get current vessel traffic statistics for a specific port
list_nautical_charts
List nautical charts available for a specific geographic area
search_maritime_routes
Search for maritime shipping routes
Example Prompts for NavAPI in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with NavAPI immediately.
"Search for ports in 'Singapore' using NavAPI."
"Calculate the nautical distance between 'SGSIN' (Singapore) and 'NLRTM' (Rotterdam)."
"What is the current traffic at the Port of Shanghai (CNSHA)?"
Troubleshooting NavAPI MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting NavAPI to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNavAPI + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating NavAPI 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 NavAPI to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.