Readwise MCP Server for Mastra AI 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Readwise through 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: {
"readwise": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Readwise Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Readwise " +
"using 6 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Readwise?"
);
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 Readwise MCP Server
Connect your Readwise account directly to your AI agent. Enabling this integration turns your AI into an expert research assistant, capable of instantly scanning your entire timeline of book highlights, article snippets, tweet saves, and personal tags directly from your unified Readwise and Readwise Reader library.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Readwise tool infrastructure. Connect 6 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
- Highlight Retrieval — Perform searches or bulk retrievals of every snippet, quote, or highlight you've ever saved from your Kindle, Apple Books, and web browsers.
- Library Browsing — Ask your AI to list all the books, articles, and sources currently populated in your Readwise database.
- Readwise Reader Documents — Full access to list and extract content directly from articles and feeds saved into your Readwise Reader app.
- Tag Management Analysis — Retrieve the categorizations and tags you use to organize your knowledge base system.
The Readwise MCP Server exposes 6 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 Readwise to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Readwise 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 6 tools from Readwise via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Readwise MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Readwise through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Readwise 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 Readwise 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
Readwise + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Readwise MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Readwise, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Readwise as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Readwise on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Readwise tools alongside other MCP servers
Readwise MCP Tools for Mastra AI (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Readwise to Mastra AI via MCP:
check_auth_status
Verifies the validity of the Readwise access token
get_reader_document
Retrieves details for a specific Reader document
list_books
Lists all books and sources in Readwise
list_highlights
Lists all highlights from the user's Readwise account
list_reader_documents
Lists documents in the Readwise Reader
list_tags
Lists all tags used in Readwise
Example Prompts for Readwise in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Readwise immediately.
"List the most recent 5 books I highlighted on Readwise."
"Show me the text of the recent document I saved to Reader with the ID 1234."
"Search my highlights for any mentions of 'productivity'."
Troubleshooting Readwise MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Readwise to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpReadwise + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Readwise 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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Connect Readwise to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.