How to Use the Yelp Fusion MCP in Vercel AI SDK

Q: How do I check Yelp Fusion business data using Vercel AI SDK?

You call the getbusinessdetails tool. This pulls rich information like hours and services for a specific business ID. The results stream instantly into your React or Next.js component.

Q: What kind of events can I search with Yelp Fusion and Vercel AI SDK?

You can use searchevents to find local happenings anywhere in the world. The tool provides basic event summaries, which you then enhance using geteventdetails for full context.

Q: Can I search businesses by phone number with Yelp Fusion and Vercel AI SDK?

Yep. Just use the searchbyphone tool, remembering it needs a country code that starts with '+'. This is fast and keeps your user interface feeling snappy.

Q: Does Yelp Fusion handle multiple types of searches in Vercel AI SDK?

Absolutely. You can chain calls together—for instance, run searchbusinesses first, then use the ID to call getreviews. The streaming nature makes this feel like a single, continuous action.

Stream Yelp's local data into your UI with Vercel AI SDK.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Yelp Fusion MCP to Vercel AI SDK

Create your Vinkius account to connect Yelp Fusion 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.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Yelp Fusion with Vercel AI SDK

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Real-Time Business Data for Vercel AI SDK

The `search_businesses` tool lets you find any Yelp business across the globe. You can stream search results directly into your UI, so users see data populating in real time—no loading spinner needed. You'll get rich details on those businesses using `get_business_details`. It streams things like operating hours and service offerings (`get_service_offerings`), letting you build a truly live application experience.

Managing Local Events with MCP Server

If your app deals with local happenings, the `search_events` tool is what you need. It finds local events nearby so users know what's going on in their area. Furthermore, you can pull detailed info for a specific happening using `get_event_details`. This means building event listing pages that feel immediate and connected to Yelp’s live database.

Getting Job Listings via Vercel AI SDK

Need help with home services? The `get_jobs` tool takes a natural language query—say, 'plumbing'—and gives you relevant job types. This is crucial for specialized service apps. It keeps the connection live as it searches for services. You can then use `search_by_phone` to cross-reference those jobs with businesses that match specific phone numbers.

Setup guide

Set up Yelp Fusion 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 Yelp Fusion 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 Yelp Fusion transactions",
});

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Yelp Fusion. 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.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Yelp Fusion now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Yelp Fusion MCP in Vercel AI SDK

You call the `get_business_details` tool. This pulls rich information like hours and services for a specific business ID. The results stream instantly into your React or Next.js component.

You can use `search_events` to find local happenings anywhere in the world. The tool provides basic event summaries, which you then enhance using `get_event_details` for full context.

Yep. Just use the `search_by_phone` tool, remembering it needs a country code that starts with '+'. This is fast and keeps your user interface feeling snappy.

Absolutely. You can chain calls together—for instance, run `search_businesses` first, then use the ID to call `get_reviews`. The streaming nature makes this feel like a single, continuous action.

The server handles business reviews and service offerings. You'll be dealing with publicly scraped user-generated content and corporate operational details.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript