SmartHR 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 SmartHR 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: {
"smarthr": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "SmartHR Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with SmartHR " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with SmartHR?"
);
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 SmartHR MCP Server
Connect your SmartHR directory to any AI agent and empower your team to query employee data, organizational hierarchies, and payroll records securely. Interact with your organization's human capital database through natural language without ever switching tabs.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and SmartHR 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
- Employee Tracking — Call the
list_crewstool to retrieve the roster of all employees and cross-reference demographic metadata - Department Hierarchies — Ask your AI to
list_departmentsor checklist_positionsto understand the internal structure - Deep Employee Profiles — Perform targeted queries using
get_crew_detailsorlist_crew_dependentsto fetch highly sensitive contract details - Payroll Overviews — Securely query active or historical payroll ledgers to audit compensation scaling
The SmartHR 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 SmartHR to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the SmartHR 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 SmartHR via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the SmartHR MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with SmartHR through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add SmartHR 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 SmartHR 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
SmartHR + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the SmartHR MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query SmartHR, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed SmartHR as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query SmartHR on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using SmartHR tools alongside other MCP servers
SmartHR MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect SmartHR to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_crew_details
Retrieves details for a specific employee
list_crew_dependents
Lists dependents for a specific employee
list_crews
Lists all employees (crews) in SmartHR
list_departments
Lists all organizational departments
list_employment_types
Lists all employment types
list_establishments
Lists business establishments or office locations
list_payrolls
Lists employee payroll records
list_positions
Lists all job positions or roles
Example Prompts for SmartHR in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with SmartHR immediately.
"Fetch the entire roster and list the top 3 job positions that occur most frequently."
"Retrieve the details for crew member `crew-8f192`, including their enrolled dependents."
"List all physical establishments the company operates."
Troubleshooting SmartHR MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting SmartHR to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpSmartHR + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating SmartHR 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 SmartHR to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.