NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 2 tools to Search Projects and Search Publications
GDPR Free for SubscribersMastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server for Mastra AI is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 2 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport { 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: {
"nih-reporter-research-funding": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) " +
"using 2 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server
Connect to the NIH RePORTER (Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools) to explore the vast landscape of NIH-funded research. This server allows AI agents to query project metadata, funding amounts, principal investigators, and publication records directly from the official government database.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tool infrastructure. Connect 2 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
- Project Discovery — Search for NIH grants and projects using criteria like fiscal years, PI names, organization names, and project numbers.
- Funding Analysis — Retrieve specific award amounts and filter research by agency (e.g., NIGMS, NIAID) or award ranges.
- Publication Tracking — Find scientific publications linked to specific NIH applications or core project numbers using PubMed IDs.
- COVID-19 Research — Filter projects specifically related to COVID-19 responses and supplemental funding.
- Advanced Filtering — Use text searches, date ranges, and organizational matching to find precise research data.
The NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server exposes 2 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 2 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning nih, grants, research-funding, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Search projects on NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)
Use this to find grants, funding amounts, PIs, and organizations. Search for NIH projects based on specified criteria
Search publications on NIH RePORTER (Research Funding)
Search for publications associated with NIH projects
Connect NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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
NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query NIH RePORTER (Research Funding), process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) immediately.
"Search for NIH projects led by 'Anthony Fauci' in fiscal year 2020."
"Find all publications associated with core project number R01AI123456."
"List active NIH grants for 'Harvard University' with an award amount over $1,000,000."
Troubleshooting NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNIH RePORTER (Research Funding) + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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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