Uber 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 Uber through the 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 Uber, 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 Uber MCP Server
What you can do
Connect your AI agents to the Uber platform for seamless ride management and trip planning:
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Uber tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 9 tools through the Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components — works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.
- Get available ride products (UberX, Black, Comfort) at any location
- Estimate prices across all ride types before booking
- Compare pickup times to choose the fastest option
- View complete trip history with pricing and route data
- Save and manage favorite places (Home, Work, custom locations)
- Autocomplete place searches for accurate pickup/dropoff coordinates
The Uber 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 Uber to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Uber 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 Uber and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Uber MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Uber 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 Uber integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Uber 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
Uber + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Uber MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Uber in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Uber tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Uber capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Uber through natural language queries
Uber MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Uber to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
add_saved_place
Requires alias name, latitude, and longitude. Optionally include a full address string. The alias can be home, work, or any custom string. Returns the saved place details. Save a new place for the authenticated Uber user
get_place_autocomplete
Requires current user location to bias results. Returns place descriptions and structured address components. Use this to help users select valid pickup/dropoff locations before requesting rides. Autocomplete place predictions for Uber locations
get_price_estimate
Prices are in local currency. Use this to compare costs across different Uber ride types before booking. Get price estimate for an Uber ride between two locations
get_products
) available at the specified latitude/longitude. Returns product IDs, display names, capacity, and descriptions. Use this to see which ride options are available before requesting a ride or price estimate. Get available Uber products at a location
get_ride_estimate
More specific than price estimates as it targets one product. Use this to get exact pricing before requesting a ride. Get detailed ride estimate for a specific Uber product
get_saved_places
Returns place aliases, addresses, and coordinates. Use this to quickly reference saved locations for ride requests or price estimates without typing addresses. List saved places for the authenticated Uber user
get_time_estimate
Use this to compare how quickly different Uber services can pick you up. Lower times mean faster pickups. Get estimated pickup time for Uber at a location
get_trip_history
Returns trip date, start/end locations, product used, distance, and price. Use this to review past rides, calculate expenses, or find a previous trip details. Get trip history for the authenticated Uber user
get_user_profile
Use this to verify authentication and confirm which Uber account is connected. Get the authenticated Uber user profile
Example Prompts for Uber in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Uber immediately.
"Estimate the price for an UberX from my home to the airport at 3pm tomorrow"
"Show me my last 10 Uber trips with total spending"
"What Uber products are available at my current location and how fast can they pick me up?"
Troubleshooting Uber MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Uber to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpUber + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Uber 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 Uber with your favorite client
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Connect Uber to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.