Paperless-ngx MCP Server for Vercel AI SDKGive Vercel AI SDK instant access to 26 tools to Create Correspondent, Create Document Type, Create Saved View, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersThe Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Paperless-ngx 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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The Paperless-ngx MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 26 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport { 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 Paperless-ngx, list all available capabilities.",
});
console.log(text);
} finally {
await mcpClient.close();
}
}
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 Paperless-ngx MCP Server
Connect your Paperless-ngx instance to any AI agent and transform your document archive into a searchable, conversational knowledge base.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Paperless-ngx tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 26 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
What you can do
- Document Discovery — Use
list_documentswith full-text search or filter by tags and dates to find exactly what you need in seconds. - File Operations — Upload new documents with
upload_document, download originals withdownload_document, or get instant visual context withpreview_documentandthumb_document. - Metadata Management — Organize your library by creating and updating tags, correspondents, and document types using dedicated tools like
create_tagorupdate_correspondent. - Deep Inspection — Fetch complete OCR text and metadata for any specific file using
get_documentto help your AI analyze contents. - Saved Views — Access your predefined filters and organizational structures with
list_saved_views.
The Paperless-ngx MCP Server exposes 26 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 26 Paperless-ngx tools available for Vercel AI SDK
When Vercel AI SDK connects to Paperless-ngx through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning digital-archive, ocr, full-text-search, 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.
Create correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Create a new correspondent
Create document type on Paperless-ngx
Create a new document type
Create saved view on Paperless-ngx
Create a new saved view
Create tag on Paperless-ngx
Create a new tag
Delete correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Delete a correspondent
Delete document on Paperless-ngx
Delete a document
Delete document type on Paperless-ngx
Delete a document type
Delete saved view on Paperless-ngx
Delete a saved view
Delete tag on Paperless-ngx
Delete a tag
Download document on Paperless-ngx
Download the actual document file
Get correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve correspondent details
Get document on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve details of a specific document
Get document type on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve document type details
Get tag on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve tag details
List correspondents on Paperless-ngx
List all correspondents
List document types on Paperless-ngx
List all document types
List documents on Paperless-ngx
Supports filtering and searching via query parameters. List all documents in Paperless-ngx
List saved views on Paperless-ngx
List all saved views
List tags on Paperless-ngx
List all tags
Preview document on Paperless-ngx
Get a preview of the document
Thumb document on Paperless-ngx
Get the document thumbnail
Update correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Update a correspondent
Update document on Paperless-ngx
Update document metadata
Update document type on Paperless-ngx
Update a document type
Update tag on Paperless-ngx
Update a tag
Upload document on Paperless-ngx
Upload a new document
Connect Paperless-ngx to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Paperless-ngx into Vercel AI SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the script
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Paperless-ngx MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Paperless-ngx 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 Paperless-ngx integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Paperless-ngx 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
Paperless-ngx + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Paperless-ngx MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Paperless-ngx in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Paperless-ngx tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Paperless-ngx capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Paperless-ngx through natural language queries
Example Prompts for Paperless-ngx in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Paperless-ngx immediately.
"Search for all documents related to 'Electricity Bill' from 2023."
"Upload a new document titled 'Contract 2024' with tag ID 12."
"Get the full content and a preview of document ID 42."
Troubleshooting Paperless-ngx MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Paperless-ngx to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpPaperless-ngx + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Paperless-ngx 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?
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