Shovels MCP Server for Mastra AI 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Shovels 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: {
"shovels": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Shovels Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Shovels " +
"using 7 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Shovels?"
);
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 Shovels MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to access the most comprehensive database of construction permits and licensed contractors with Shovels. By connecting Shovels to your agent, you transform complex real estate and construction auditing into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for active permits, audit contractor history, and retrieve market statistics for specific geographic areas without you ever touching a dashboard. Whether you are analyzing market trends or verifying contractor credentials, your agent acts as a real-time construction data analyst, ensuring your insights are always structured and up-to-date.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Shovels tool infrastructure. Connect 7 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
- Contractor Discovery — Find licensed professionals based on location, work type (solar, roofing, etc.), and property type.
- Permit Auditing — Search for and inspect detailed building permit records, including status and estimated values.
- Activity Tracking — Identify contractors actively working within a specific radius of any address.
- Market Intelligence — Retrieve aggregated permit statistics to analyze construction trends in different cities or counties.
- License Verification — Instantly pull contractor profiles using their state business license IDs.
The Shovels MCP Server exposes 7 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 Shovels to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Shovels 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 7 tools from Shovels via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Shovels MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Shovels through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Shovels 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 Shovels 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
Shovels + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Shovels MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Shovels, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Shovels as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Shovels on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Shovels tools alongside other MCP servers
Shovels MCP Tools for Mastra AI (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Shovels to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_contractor
Get contractor details
get_contractor_activity
Find contractors active at an address
get_contractor_by_license
Find contractor by license ID
get_permit
Get permit details
get_permit_stats
Get permit activity statistics
search_contractors
Search for licensed contractors
search_permits
Search for building permits
Example Prompts for Shovels in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Shovels immediately.
"Search for roofing contractors in ZIP 94105."
"Show me permit stats for Austin, TX."
"Find contractors active near 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View."
Troubleshooting Shovels MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Shovels to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpShovels + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Shovels 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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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
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Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Shovels to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.