How to Use the Vimeo MCP in Vercel AI SDK
See Vimeo data stream live right into your UI with Vercel AI SDK.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Vimeo MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Vimeo 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.
Displaying Real-Time Video Assets via MCP Server
When your agent calls `list_videos` or `search_videos`, the results don't wait for a loading spinner. Instead, they stream directly to the user interface in real time. This makes building interactive dashboards around Vimeo content feel immediate and responsive. You can build out pages that show video metadata updating live as your agent executes actions like calling `get_video` or checking details on a specific asset.
Managing User Content Streams with Vercel AI SDK
You need to audit a user's entire portfolio? Use the MCP Server to list assets by scope. Calling `list_folders`, `list_groups`, or `list_channels` streams out structured data, allowing your frontend to render complex navigation trees instantly. This is perfect for building internal tools that let end-users see their full Vimeo presence—from projects (`list_folders`) down to individual videos (`list_videos`).
Updating Metadata Through Live Streams
The `update_video` tool lets you change video details. Instead of waiting for a success message, your agent streams the status update and new metadata directly into the UI. The user sees exactly when the asset changes. This live feedback loop is key for building reliable user-facing products that interact with Vimeo's content management.
Set up Vimeo 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 Vimeo 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 Vimeo 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 Vimeo. 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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