PAN-OS MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect PAN-OS through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
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import { createMCPClient } from "@ai-sdk/mcp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
transport: {
type: "http",
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
});
try {
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "Using PAN-OS, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
main();
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About PAN-OS MCP Server
Connect PAN-OS to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect PAN-OS to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PAN-OS MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the script
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
The SDK discovers 8 tools from PAN-OS and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the PAN-OS MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with PAN-OS through the Model Context Protocol.
TypeScript-first: every MCP tool gets full type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking out of the box
Framework-agnostic core works with Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, or any Node.js runtime. same PAN-OS integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display PAN-OS tool results progressively in React, Svelte, or Vue components
Edge-compatible: the AI SDK runs on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge runtimes for minimal latency
PAN-OS + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the PAN-OS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query PAN-OS in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate PAN-OS tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed PAN-OS capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with PAN-OS through natural language queries
PAN-OS MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PAN-OS to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
commit
This validates the config and activates it. Returns the commit job ID and status. Use this after making configuration changes to activate them. Commit the candidate configuration to running configuration
get_active_sessions
Use this to monitor real-time activity, identify heavy users, or debug connection issues. List all active network sessions on the firewall
get_nat_rules
Use this to audit NAT configurations or troubleshoot connectivity issues. List all NAT rules configured on the firewall
get_pending_changes
Use this to verify if the running configuration matches the candidate configuration before committing. Check if there are uncommitted configuration changes
get_security_rules
Use this to audit firewall policies, review access controls, or analyze rule usage. List all security rules configured on the firewall
get_system_info
Use this to verify firewall health, check software versions, or confirm connectivity. Get system information and status of the PAN-OS firewall
get_threat_logs
Contains source/dest IPs, threat names, severity, actions taken, and PCAP availability. Use this to investigate security incidents or analyze attack vectors. Retrieve recent threat logs from the firewall
get_traffic_logs
Optional limit parameter controls number of logs returned. Use this to analyze traffic patterns, identify blocked connections, or troubleshoot network issues. Retrieve recent traffic logs from the firewall
Troubleshooting PAN-OS MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting PAN-OS to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpPAN-OS + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating PAN-OS MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK.
How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?
createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?
Does it support streaming tool results?
useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.Connect PAN-OS 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 PAN-OS to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.