Sitecore MCP Server for Vercel AI SDK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Sitecore 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 Sitecore, 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 Sitecore MCP Server
Connect your Sitecore instance to any AI agent and take full control of your enterprise CMS through natural conversation. Execute headless content operations without navigating the complex Sitecore Content Editor.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Sitecore tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 9 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
- Item Management — Retrieve, create, update, and delete Sitecore items using their path or unique ID
- Content Search — Search deeply across your content tree using keywords, templates, and dates
- Site navigation — List item children to traverse the content tree hierarchy natively
- Templates & Layouts — List available templates and retrieve presentation/layout details (renderings and placeholders) for specific pages
- Workflows — Check the current workflow state of any item (e.g., Draft, Review, Published)
The Sitecore MCP Server exposes 9 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 Sitecore to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Sitecore 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 9 tools from Sitecore and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Sitecore MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Sitecore 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 Sitecore integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Sitecore 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
Sitecore + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Sitecore MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Sitecore in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Sitecore tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Sitecore capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Sitecore through natural language queries
Sitecore MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Sitecore to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
create_content_item
Requires parent ID, item name, and template ID. Creates a new item in the Sitecore content tree
delete_content_item
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Sitecore item
get_item_details
Retrieves details for a specific Sitecore item
get_item_layout
Retrieves the layout or presentation details for an item
get_workflow_state
Retrieves the current workflow state of an item
list_content_templates
g., "Page", "Article") are available for creating new items. Lists available content templates
list_item_children
Lists the immediate children of a specific item
search_content
Useful for broad discovery across the CMS. Searches for content items in Sitecore
update_content_item
Provide a JSON string of field name/value pairs. Updates the fields of an existing Sitecore item
Example Prompts for Sitecore in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Sitecore immediately.
"Can you check the workflow state for the `/sitecore/content/Home/AboutUs` item?"
"List the immediate children under `/sitecore/content/Home/Products`."
"Create a new item named 'SpringCampaign' using template `5F22...` under parent ID `3D66...`."
Troubleshooting Sitecore MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Sitecore to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpSitecore + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Sitecore 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 Sitecore with your favorite client
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GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
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 Sitecore to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
