Urlbox MCP Server for Vercel AI SDKGive Vercel AI SDK instant access to 12 tools to Capture Pdf, Capture Png, Get Account Info, and more
The Vercel AI SDK is the TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered applications. Connect Urlbox through Vinkius and every tool is available as a typed function. ready for React Server Components, API routes, or any Node.js backend.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Vercel AI SDK
The Urlbox app connector for Vercel AI SDK is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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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 Urlbox, 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 Urlbox MCP Server
Connect your Urlbox account to any AI agent and simplify how you generate high-quality website screenshots, PDF conversions, and HTML renders through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Urlbox tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 12 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
- Web Capture — Generate instant screenshots of any public URL in multiple formats (PNG, JPG, WebP, SVG).
- PDF Conversion — Convert entire webpages to high-fidelity PDF documents with customizable page sizes.
- HTML Rendering — Render raw HTML code directly into images to test styles or generate dynamic assets.
- Selective Capture — Use CSS selectors to capture only specific elements of a page (e.g., just a chart or a header).
- Usage Monitoring — Track your credit balance and monthly usage stats directly from your agent.
- Technical Insights — Retrieve active webhooks, storage buckets, and available proxy locations for premium rendering.
The Urlbox MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 Urlbox tools available for Vercel AI SDK
When Vercel AI SDK connects to Urlbox through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning screenshot-api, pdf-generation, web-rendering, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Convert URL to PDF
Capture PNG screenshot
Get account profile
Get usage stats
Check render status
List available proxies
List storage buckets
List active webhooks
Result is sent to webhook. Render URL (Async)
Render raw HTML
Render specific element
Render URL (Sync)
Connect Urlbox to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Urlbox into Vercel AI SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @ai-sdk/mcp ai @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the script
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Urlbox MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Urlbox 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 Urlbox integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Urlbox 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
Urlbox + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Urlbox MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Urlbox in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Urlbox tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Urlbox capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Urlbox through natural language queries
Example Prompts for Urlbox in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Urlbox immediately.
"Take a high-quality screenshot of 'https://vinkius.com'."
"Convert the article at 'https://example.com/blog/1' to an A4 PDF."
"Capture only the element '#pricing-table' from 'https://mysaas.com'."
Troubleshooting Urlbox MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Urlbox to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpUrlbox + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Urlbox 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.