SafeGraph MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph, 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 SafeGraph MCP Server
Empower your AI with direct connectivity to SafeGraph, the foundational geospatial and mobility dataset trusted by top analytics and enterprise organizations globally. This robust integration converts your AI into an expert geographical analyst capable of retrieving precise intelligence surrounding global structures, Points of Interest (POIs), and detailed patterns—all without touching complex database pipelines.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every SafeGraph tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 10 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
- Rich Context on POIs — Fetch exhaustive lists of businesses or brands within targeted radii (
search_distance_radius,search_brand_places). You can also slice the results according to their designated NAICS industry codes region-to-region (search_industry_naics). - Deep Geospatial Footprints — Look up exact WKT polygons for targeted individual buildings (
lookup_building_geometry) or identify everything bounded inside designated custom city borders (search_wkt_polygon). Understand structural hierarchies immediately by querying parent containers like malls or industrial complexes (lookup_parent_polygon). - Pedestrian and Mobility Insights — Audit recent visit metrics, dwell times, and absolute foot traffic measurements attached to individual structures leveraging historical aggregation points (
lookup_place_patterns). - Native GraphQL Exploration — Pass perfectly structured GraphQL queries straight to the root mapping infrastructure for fully-unlocked edge cases (
graphql_raw_query). Request and resolve bulk Placekeys efficiently on demand (batch_lookup_placekeys).
The SafeGraph MCP Server exposes 10 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 SafeGraph to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SafeGraph 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 10 tools from SafeGraph and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the SafeGraph MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display SafeGraph 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
SafeGraph + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the SafeGraph MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query SafeGraph in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate SafeGraph tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed SafeGraph capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with SafeGraph through natural language queries
SafeGraph MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect SafeGraph to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
batch_lookup_placekeys
Provide them as a JSON array. Performs multiple Placekey lookups in a single request
graphql_raw_query
Provide the query string and optional variables. Executes a raw GraphQL query against the SafeGraph API
lookup_building_geometry
Retrieves the building footprint (polygon) for a specific Placekey
lookup_parent_polygon
Identifies the parent Placekey for a location (e.g., mall or airport)
lookup_place_patterns
Retrieves historical foot traffic patterns for a specific Placekey
lookup_placekey
Retrieves detailed attributes for a specific location by its Placekey
search_brand_places
g., "Starbucks") in a specific city. Searches for locations of a specific brand in a city
search_distance_radius
Specify lat, lon, and radius in meters. Searches for places within a specific radius from a point
search_industry_naics
Searches for places by NAICS industry code and region
search_wkt_polygon
Finds all places within a specific geometric polygon (WKT)
Example Prompts for SafeGraph in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with SafeGraph immediately.
"Search for all the Starbucks branches strictly inside the city of Seattle, WA."
"Check what the detailed building geometry polygon is for Placekey '22m-xyz-1234'."
"Can you gather the historical pedestrian traffic patterns evaluating typical visit frequencies around Placekey '123-abc-987'?"
Troubleshooting SafeGraph MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting SafeGraph to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpSafeGraph + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating SafeGraph 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 SafeGraph with your favorite client
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Connect SafeGraph to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.