Node-RED MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 11 tools to Add Flow, Delete Flow, Get Diagnostics, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Node-RED through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The Node-RED MCP Server for Mastra AI is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 11 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: {
"node-red": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Node-RED Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Node-RED " +
"using 11 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Node-RED?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Node-RED MCP Server
Connect your Node-RED instance to any AI agent to orchestrate your event-driven applications and IoT workflows through natural language.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Node-RED tool infrastructure. Connect 11 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
- Flow Management — Retrieve, create, update, or delete entire flow configurations and individual tabs using
get_flows,add_flow, anddelete_flow. - Node Operations — List all installed node modules and dynamically install or remove npm packages with
install_nodeandremove_node. - System Diagnostics — Monitor runtime health, including OS details, Node.js version, and memory usage via
get_diagnostics. - Configuration Control — Fetch runtime settings and user information to understand your environment's constraints.
The Node-RED MCP Server exposes 11 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 11 Node-RED tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to Node-RED through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning low-code, event-driven, workflow-automation, 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.
Add flow on Node-RED
Add a new flow to the configuration
Delete flow on Node-RED
Delete an individual flow
Get diagnostics on Node-RED
js, and memory usage. Get Node-RED system diagnostics
Get flow on Node-RED
Get an individual flow (tab) configuration
Get flows on Node-RED
Get active flow configuration
Get nodes on Node-RED
Get list of installed nodes
Get settings on Node-RED
Get Node-RED runtime settings
Install node on Node-RED
Install a new node module
Remove node on Node-RED
Remove a node module
Set flows on Node-RED
Set active flow configuration
Update flow on Node-RED
Update an individual flow
Connect Node-RED to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Node-RED 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 Node-RED MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Node-RED through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Node-RED 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 Node-RED 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
Node-RED + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Node-RED MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Node-RED, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Node-RED as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Node-RED on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Node-RED tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for Node-RED in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Node-RED immediately.
"Show me all active flows in my Node-RED instance."
"Check the system diagnostics and memory usage."
"Install the 'node-red-node-email' module."
Troubleshooting Node-RED MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Node-RED to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNode-RED + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Node-RED 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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