How to Use the Zoho Projects MCP in Mastra AI

Q: How can I list all projects in Zoho Projects using Mastra AI?

To start, the agent runs listportals to get the ID. Then it calls listprojects with that portal ID. The result feeds into subsequent steps of your workflow.

Q: Does Zoho Projects support task updates with Mastra AI?

Yes, absolutely. Your agent uses the updatetask tool to modify any existing task within a project's context. It ensures data accuracy even if manual changes are needed.

Q: Can I list user roles for Zoho Projects using Mastra AI?

You can use listprojectusers after identifying the necessary portal and project IDs. This gives your workflow a complete picture of who has access to what resources.

Q: What data type does this MCP Server touch regarding privacy?

It accesses structured identifiers like portal IDs, which are critical for scoping all actions in Zoho Projects. The agent must validate these IDs before proceeding.

Q: How do I check task lists across a project using Zoho Projects and Mastra AI?

You use the dedicated listtasklists tool, which needs both the portal ID and the target project ID. This gives your workflow a structured overview of all available list categories.

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Project Creation Logic for Mastra AI

The `create_project` tool is the starting point. You need a portal ID and the project name to begin. If that fails, your workflow can retry or branch out immediately. You'll use this MCP Server when you need reliable creation steps. This setup is built for complex logic flows. The agent doesn't just run; it checks if the initial project creation succeeded before moving on to list tasks.

Managing Tasks and Milestones with Mastra AI

Need a task? Use `create_task`, providing all three IDs: portal ID, project ID, and the task name. If you're planning ahead, `list_milestones` shows all checkpoints for a given project. This is great for handling failures gracefully. Say the initial task creation fails due to bad data; Mastra AI can automatically retry it or notify an admin instead of just stopping.

Retrieving Project Data via MCP Server

You'll call `list_projects` and `list_tasks` to get a full inventory. For updates, the agent can use `update_task`, changing details when necessary. This allows you to build multi-step workflows that depend on data retrieval. The process is robust; it handles temporary API hiccups with exponential backoff.

Setup guide

Set up Zoho Projects MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and inject tools
Call mcpClient.listTools() and spread the result into your agent's tools object. All Zoho Projects tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "zoho-projects-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "zoho-projects-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "Zoho Projects Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to Zoho Projects tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent Zoho Projects transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about Zoho Projects MCP in Mastra AI

To start, the agent runs `list_portals` to get the ID. Then it calls `list_projects` with that portal ID. The result feeds into subsequent steps of your workflow.

Yes, absolutely. Your agent uses the `update_task` tool to modify any existing task within a project's context. It ensures data accuracy even if manual changes are needed.

You can use `list_project_users` after identifying the necessary portal and project IDs. This gives your workflow a complete picture of who has access to what resources.

It accesses structured identifiers like `portal ID`s, which are critical for scoping all actions in Zoho Projects. The agent must validate these IDs before proceeding.

You use the dedicated `list_task_lists` tool, which needs both the portal ID and the target project ID. This gives your workflow a structured overview of all available list categories.

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