Zip MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Zip through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"zip": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Zip Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Zip " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Zip?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
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 Zip MCP Server
Connect your Zip (formerly Quadpay) merchant account to any AI agent to automate your Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to initiate checkouts, manage order authorizations, and process captures or refunds directly from natural language interfaces.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Zip tool infrastructure. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Checkout Initiation — Create new checkout sessions and retrieve redirect URLs for customers
- Order Management — Authorize and confirm orders across US and Global gateway environments
- Payment Ingestion — Capture authorized funds once goods are shipped to finalize transactions
- Financial Resolution — Process full or partial refunds and void authorized but uncaptured payments
- Status Monitoring — Retrieve real-time status and lifecycle updates for any Zip order
- Account Insight — Access merchant configuration, currency limits, and account-level settings
The Zip MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI 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 Zip to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zip MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 8 tools from Zip via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Zip MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Zip through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Zip without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Zip tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Zip + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Zip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Zip, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Zip as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Zip on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Zip tools alongside other MCP servers
Zip MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Zip to Mastra AI via MCP:
authorize_zip_order
Typically used in US gateway integrations. Authorize a payment order
capture_zip_payment
Capture funds for an authorized order
confirm_zip_order
Finalize an authorized order
create_zip_checkout
Requires amount, currency, and redirect URLs. Initialize a new Zip checkout session
get_zip_merchant_config
Retrieve merchant account configuration
get_zip_order_status
g., Authorized, Captured, Cancelled) for a target order. Check the status of a Zip order
refund_zip_payment
Process a refund for an order
void_zip_payment
Void an authorized but uncaptured payment
Example Prompts for Zip in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Zip immediately.
"Create a Zip checkout for $100.00 USD."
"Check the status of Zip order ID '98765'."
"Capture payment for authorized order '98765'."
Troubleshooting Zip MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Zip to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpZip + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zip MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Zip to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.