Retool MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Retool through the 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 Retool, 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 Retool MCP Server
Connect your conversational assistant directly to the Retool ecosystem. This integration enables your AI to explore the organizational structure of your internal tools, auditing who has access to what, and reviewing which databases are connected.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Retool tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 7 tools through the 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
- Audit Applications — Ask your assistant to scan your Retool workspace (
list_apps) and drill down into the configuration of specific tools (get_app). Observe how tools are organized by requesting a view of the folder hierarchy (list_folders). - Manage Permissions & Users — Review the active members of your Retool organization (
list_users) and understand their access levels by listing the existing permission groups (list_groups). - Review DevOps & Infrastructure — Command the AI to inspect which data sources or APIs are wired into your operational stack (
list_resources), and list any active background automation tasks (list_workflows).
The Retool MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Vercel AI SDK 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 Retool to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Retool 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 7 tools from Retool and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Retool MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Retool 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 Retool integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Retool 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
Retool + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Retool MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Retool in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Retool tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Retool capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Retool through natural language queries
Retool MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Retool to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
get_app
Retrieves details for a specific Retool application
list_apps
Lists all applications in the Retool organization
list_folders
Lists all folders in the Retool workspace
list_groups
Lists all permission groups
list_resources
Lists all data resources configured in Retool
list_users
Lists all users in the Retool organization
list_workflows
Lists all Retool Workflows
Example Prompts for Retool in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Retool immediately.
"List all users in my Retool workspace."
"List all applications currently configured."
"Tell me what resources are connected to our Retool."
Troubleshooting Retool MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Retool to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpRetool + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Retool 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 Retool with your favorite client
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Retool to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.