Xero 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 Xero 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 Xero, 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 Xero MCP Server
Connect your Xero account to any AI agent and manage your business finances through natural conversation.
The Vercel AI SDK gives every Xero 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.
What you can do
- Invoicing Lifecycle — List all sales and purchase invoices, retrieve comprehensive details including line items and taxes, and track payment statuses
- Contact Management — Browse your entire database of customers and suppliers to retrieve contact IDs for accurate invoicing and reporting
- Bank Reconciliation — Monitor cash flow by listing bank transactions and applied payments to stay on top of your accounts receivable and payable
- Financial Reporting — Retrieve real-time Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss (PnL) reports for any specific date or period through simple commands
- Chart of Accounts — Browse your general ledger accounts to verify codes and types (Bank, Expense, Revenue) before recording transactions
- Organization Audit — Retrieve legal registration details, base currency, and high-level tenant information for compliance purposes
- Business Insights — Quickly find unique invoice, transaction, and contact IDs required for automated accounting workflows
The Xero 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 Xero to Vercel AI SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Xero 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 Xero and passes them to the LLM
Why Use Vercel AI SDK with the Xero MCP Server
Vercel AI SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Xero 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 Xero integration everywhere
Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Xero 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
Xero + Vercel AI SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Vercel AI SDK combined with the Xero MCP Server delivers measurable value.
AI-powered web apps: build dashboards that query Xero in real-time and stream results to the UI with zero loading states
API backends: create serverless endpoints that orchestrate Xero tools and return structured JSON responses to any frontend
Chatbots with tool use: embed Xero capabilities into conversational interfaces with streaming responses and tool call visibility
Internal tools: build admin panels where team members interact with Xero through natural language queries
Xero MCP Tools for Vercel AI SDK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Xero to Vercel AI SDK via MCP:
get_balance_sheet
Returns assets, liabilities, and equity totals. Retrieves the balance sheet report for a specific date
get_invoice_details
Retrieves comprehensive details for a specific Xero invoice
get_organisation_info
Retrieves details about the Xero organization
get_profit_and_loss
Provide from_date and to_date. Retrieves the profit and loss (PnL) report for a specific date range
list_bank_transactions
Lists all transactions recorded in bank accounts
list_chart_of_accounts
Lists all accounts in the Xero chart of accounts
list_xero_contacts
Lists all customers and suppliers registered in Xero
list_xero_invoices
Lists all sales and purchase invoices in the Xero organization
list_xero_payments
Lists all payments applied to invoices
Example Prompts for Xero in Vercel AI SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Vercel AI SDK agent to start working with Xero immediately.
"List all my unpaid invoices in Xero."
"What is our Profit and Loss for March 2026?"
"Find the contact ID for 'Global Tech' and show their last 3 payments."
Troubleshooting Xero MCP Server with Vercel AI SDK
Common issues when connecting Xero to Vercel AI SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient is not a function
npm install @ai-sdk/mcpXero + Vercel AI SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Xero 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 Xero with your favorite client
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Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Xero to Vercel AI SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.