Nylas 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 Nylas through the 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: {
"nylas": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Nylas Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Nylas " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Nylas?"
);
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 Nylas MCP Server
Connect your Nylas account to your AI agent and seamlessly interact with communication data across 100% of email and calendar providers.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Nylas tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through the 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
- Email Management — Use
list_messagesto read inbound emails, navigate throughlist_foldersandlist_drafts, or actively compose and dispatch emails live usingsend_message. - Calendar Syncing — Fetch meeting tracking arrays via
list_calendarsandlist_events, or actively block out new times by invokingcreate_event. - Contact Organization — Rapidly enumerate directory users with
list_contactsand insert newly met stakeholders viacreate_contactnatively.
The Nylas 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 Nylas to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Nylas 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 Nylas via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Nylas MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Nylas through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Nylas 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 Nylas 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
Nylas + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Nylas MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Nylas, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Nylas as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Nylas on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Nylas tools alongside other MCP servers
Nylas MCP Tools for Mastra AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Nylas to Mastra AI via MCP:
create_contact
Insert a brand new address book contact record
create_event
g. Google Calendar). Create a new synchronized calendar event
delete_event
Delete a specific calendar event from the provider
list_calendars
Returns internal calendar UUIDs required to execute event queries. List all user calendars connected via Nylas
list_contacts
List natively synced address book contacts from the user account
list_drafts
Dump unsent email threads parked in the Drafts bound location
list_events
List scheduled events mapped inside a specific Calendar UUID
list_folders
Enumerate the organizational email directories tracking labels/files
list_messages
Retrieve the unified inbox/messages stream for the authenticated grant
send_message
Dispatch an outbound email utilizing the native mail provider
Example Prompts for Nylas in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Nylas immediately.
"Check my inbox for any emails received today with the subject 'Invoice'."
"Schedule a 30-minute sync at 2 PM tomorrow titled 'Q3 Execution Strategy'."
"Find Robert's email address by listing my contacts."
Troubleshooting Nylas MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Nylas to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNylas + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nylas 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?
Connect Nylas with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Nylas to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.