ShipCompliant MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect ShipCompliant 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: {
"shipcompliant": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "ShipCompliant Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with ShipCompliant " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with ShipCompliant?"
);
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 ShipCompliant MCP Server
Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and ShipCompliant tool infrastructure. Connect 8 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
- Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
- Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
- Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
- License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
- State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
- Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
- Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications
The ShipCompliant MCP Server exposes 8 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 ShipCompliant to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ShipCompliant 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 8 tools from ShipCompliant via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the ShipCompliant MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with ShipCompliant through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant 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
ShipCompliant + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the ShipCompliant MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query ShipCompliant, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed ShipCompliant as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query ShipCompliant on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using ShipCompliant tools alongside other MCP servers
ShipCompliant MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ShipCompliant to Mastra AI via MCP:
calculate_tax
Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax
check_compliance
Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance
check_license_status
Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state
get_shipping_rules
Get state shipping rules
get_state_rules
Get state alcohol rules
list_carriers
List approved carriers
list_licenses
Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses
list_products
List registered products
Example Prompts for ShipCompliant in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with ShipCompliant immediately.
"Can we ship Pinot Noir from California to Texas?"
"Calculate alcohol taxes for a $50 bottle of wine shipped to New York."
"Show my active shipping licenses for California."
Troubleshooting ShipCompliant MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting ShipCompliant to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpShipCompliant + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.