Smithery MCP Server for Mastra AI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Smithery through the 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: {
"smithery": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Smithery Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Smithery " +
"using 11 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Smithery?"
);
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 Smithery MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the Smithery Registry for comprehensive MCP server discovery and management:
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Smithery tool infrastructure. Connect 11 tools through the 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.
- Search MCP servers — find servers by name, description, or tags with semantic search
- Get server details — review metadata, verification status, and user counts
- Discover tools — list all tools (functions) exposed by any registered MCP server
- Discover resources — list all data resources available from MCP servers
- Discover prompts — list all prompt templates exposed by MCP servers
- Create connections — connect to MCP servers via Smithery Connect with automatic OAuth handling
- Manage connections — list, inspect, and remove MCP server connections
- Generate service tokens — create scoped, time-limited tokens for frontend/agent access
- View analytics — monitor server usage, adoption trends, and performance metrics
The Smithery MCP Server exposes 11 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 Smithery to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Smithery 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 11 tools from Smithery via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Smithery MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Smithery through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Smithery 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 Smithery 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
Smithery + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Smithery MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Smithery, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Smithery as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Smithery on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Smithery tools alongside other MCP servers
Smithery MCP Tools for Mastra AI (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Smithery to Mastra AI via MCP:
create_connection
Smithery handles OAuth, tokens, and sessions automatically. Requires the server namespace and connection configuration (mcpUrl, optional headers, metadata). Returns the connection ID, status, and server info. Use this to integrate MCP servers into your applications without managing authentication complexity. Create a new connection to an MCP server via Smithery Connect
create_service_token
The token has limited permissions defined by the policy (namespaces, resources, operations, metadata, TTL). Returns the token string. Use this to provide secure, time-limited access to MCP servers without exposing your main API key. Generate a scoped service token for frontend/agent access to MCP servers
delete_connection
This action cannot be undone. Requires namespace and connection ID. Use this to clean up unused connections or revoke access. Remove an MCP server connection
get_connection
Requires namespace and connection ID. Use this to review connection details or troubleshoot connectivity issues. Get detailed information about a specific MCP connection
get_server_analytics
Requires the server qualified name. Use this to monitor server adoption, identify usage trends, or troubleshoot performance issues. Get usage analytics for a specific MCP server
get_server_details
Requires the qualified name (e.g., "smithery/hello-world" or "github/github") from search_servers results. Use this to review server capabilities before connecting. Get detailed information about a specific MCP server from the Smithery registry
get_server_prompts
Returns prompt names, descriptions, and argument definitions. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to discover reusable prompt workflows available from the server. List all prompt templates exposed by a specific MCP server
get_server_resources
Returns resource URIs, names, descriptions, and MIME types. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to understand what data the server provides read access to. List all resources exposed by a specific MCP server
get_server_tools
Returns tool names, descriptions, input schemas, and annotations. Requires the server qualified name. Use this to understand what actions the server can perform before connecting it to your agents. List all tools exposed by a specific MCP server
list_connections
Returns connection IDs, names, statuses, creation dates, and metadata. Use this to audit which connections are active, review connection configurations, or identify unused connections. List all connections for a specific MCP server namespace
search_servers
Returns matching servers with qualified names, descriptions, verification status, user counts, and deployment info. Use optional filters to narrow by namespace, verified status, or deployment state. Results include pagination metadata. Use this as the first step to discover available MCP servers before connecting or installing them. Search the Smithery registry for MCP servers by name, description, or tags
Example Prompts for Smithery in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Smithery immediately.
"Search for verified GitHub-related MCP servers"
"Show me all tools exposed by the Stripe MCP server"
"Create a connection to the Slack MCP server for my workspace"
Troubleshooting Smithery MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Smithery to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpSmithery + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Smithery 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 Smithery to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.