How to Use the VesselAPI MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Q: How do I check if VesselAPI is running with Vercel AI SDK?

You call checkapistatus first. The client immediately confirms API health, letting you show the user a 'System Operational' message right away. This prevents broken UI states.

Q: What if I need to list all supported ports using Vercel AI SDK?

Run listmaritimeports. The MCP Server returns a full global directory of port codes and names. You can use this data set to populate dropdown menus in your user-facing application.

Q: Can I get detailed info on a ship using VesselAPI with Vercel AI SDK?

Yep. Just pass the IMO number into getvesseldetails. You'll instantly receive a full data object for that vessel, including its name and operational history. The result streams right to your React component.

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Setup VesselAPI with Vercel AI SDK

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Get real-time vessel location.

Need to track a ship's current spot? Call `get_vessel_position` and stream the latest AIS coordinates directly into your UI. Users see the marker move live, bypassing any loading spinner. This makes building interactive maps easy. You just pass the data results from the MCP Server through the streaming pipeline.

Search vessel records by name.

If a user only has the ship's name, you can call `search_vessels`. This tool returns a list of potential matches that your client can then display. It keeps your front end responsive while searching. When integrating this MCP Server into your application flow, results appear instantly as they stream in.

Check port schedules for ships.

`get_vessel_schedules` pulls up a vessel's entire upcoming itinerary. You get dates and port names back quickly, which is perfect for displaying operational timelines to the user. This process makes auditing maritime logistics simple. Your AI client handles the data retrieval from this MCP Server so you can show it right away.

Setup guide

Set up VesselAPI MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
ai + @modelcontextprotocol/sdk packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies

Run npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdk plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Create the Streamable HTTP transport

Use StreamableHTTPClientTransport with 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 VesselAPI tools. Pass them directly to generateText() or streamText() — 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.

index.ts

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 VesselAPI transactions",
});

console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close();

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Common questions about VesselAPI MCP in Vercel AI SDK

You call `check_api_status` first. The client immediately confirms API health, letting you show the user a 'System Operational' message right away. This prevents broken UI states.

Run `list_maritime_ports`. The MCP Server returns a full global directory of port codes and names. You can use this data set to populate dropdown menus in your user-facing application.

Yep. Just pass the IMO number into `get_vessel_details`. You'll instantly receive a full data object for that vessel, including its name and operational history. The result streams right to your React component.

Yes, the client manages multiple tool calls. You can chain together actions—say, searching for a vessel and then immediately fetching its schedule—without waiting on separate loading states.

This MCP Server handles vessel positions (AIS), IMO numbers, and port schedules. Remember that the client should only display the minimum necessary data to avoid exposing sensitive operational details.

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