How to Use the URL Metadata Scraper MCP in Vercel AI SDK
See metadata results stream live in your Next.js or React app using Vercel AI SDK.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect URL Metadata Scraper MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect URL Metadata Scraper to Vercel AI SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Live Metadata Streaming
The `scrape_url` tool streams clean OpenGraph data—title, description, and image—directly into your UI. You don't wait for a loading spinner; the user sees the metadata appear in real-time as it streams from the Edge Function. This is perfect for building frontends where the end user needs to see the AI working live. Your agent gets structured data instantly, allowing you to display link previews without delays.
Token Efficiency
Stop wasting API tokens by scraping entire websites. The `scrape_url` tool extracts necessary OpenGraph metadata from a URL in one call. It avoids the overhead of loading full pages or initializing complex headless browsers. This mechanism keeps your calls lightweight and fast, making it ideal for high-volume frontends compatible with Edge Functions.
Structured Preview Generation
You pass a URL to `scrape_url` and get structured JSON containing the Title, Description, and Image. This data lets you build reliable link previews or SEO audit components directly into your React component. Instead of just getting text, you get verifiable metadata that hits exactly what you need for user-facing products.
Set up URL Metadata Scraper MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and use tools
Call
mcpClient.tools()to auto-discover all URL Metadata Scraper tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— no manual schema definitions needed. - 4
Works with any model provider
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK provider — Anthropic, Google, Mistral. The MCP tools work identically across all supported models.
import { experimental_createMCPClient as createMCPClient } from "ai";
import { StreamableHTTPClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/streamableHttp";
import { generateText } from "ai";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const transport = new StreamableHTTPClientTransport(
new URL("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
);
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({ transport });
const tools = await mcpClient.tools();
const { text } = await generateText({
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
prompt: "List recent URL Metadata Scraper transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close(); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Cheerio Scraper. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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