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Ably MCP Server

Bring Pub Sub
to Vercel AI SDK

Learn how to connect Ably to Vercel AI SDK and start using 14 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Batch PresenceBatch PublishBatch Push PublishGet Channel MetadataGet MessageGet MessagesGet PresenceGet Presence HistoryGet StatsList ChannelsPublish MessagePush PublishRevoke TokensUpdate Message

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

ClaudeClaude
ChatGPTChatGPT
CursorCursor
GeminiGemini
WindsurfWindsurf
VS CodeVS Code
JetBrainsJetBrains
VercelVercel
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Ably

What is the Ably MCP Server?

Connect your Ably account to any AI agent to orchestrate real-time communication infrastructure through natural language. This server provides full access to the Ably REST API for robust pub/sub messaging and presence management.

What you can do

  • Messaging — Publish messages to single or multiple channels, retrieve message history, and update or delete existing messages.
  • Presence Tracking — Monitor real-time member status and history within specific channels to see who is online.
  • Push Notifications — Send direct push notifications to devices or client IDs for mobile and web engagement.
  • Channel Management — List active channels, fetch metadata, and monitor usage statistics across your application.
  • Security & Tokens — Revoke tokens before expiry to maintain tight control over your real-time infrastructure access.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Ably API Key
  3. Start managing your real-time streams from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Backend Developers — Debug real-time message flows and check channel states directly from the terminal or IDE.
  • DevOps Engineers — Monitor application stats and manage API key security without leaving the command line.
  • Product Engineers — Test push notification payloads and presence logic during feature development.

Built-in capabilities (14)

batch_presence

Get presence for multiple channels

batch_publish

Publish messages to multiple channels at once

batch_push_publish

Publish batch push notifications

get_channel_metadata

Get metadata for a specific channel

get_message

Get a specific message by serial

get_messages

Retrieve message history for a channel

get_presence

Get current presence members for a channel

get_presence_history

Get presence history for a channel

get_stats

Retrieve application usage statistics

list_channels

Enumerate all active channels

publish_message

Publish a message to a specific channel

push_publish

Publish a direct push notification

revoke_tokens

Requires revocableTokens: true on the API key. Revoke Ably tokens before their expiry

update_message

Update, delete, or append to a message

Why Vercel AI SDK?

The Vercel AI SDK gives every Ably tool full TypeScript type inference, IDE autocomplete, and compile-time error checking. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and stream results progressively to React, Svelte, or Vue components. works on Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and any Node.js runtime.

  • 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 Ably integration everywhere

  • Built-in streaming UI primitives let you display Ably 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

See it in action

Ably in Vercel AI SDK

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Why Vinkius

Ably and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Ably to Vercel AI SDK through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Ably in Vercel AI SDK

The Ably 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. All 14 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Vercel AI SDK only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

Ably
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* 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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Ably for Vercel AI SDK

Every tool call from Vercel AI SDK to the Ably MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can I see who is currently active in a specific channel?

Yes. Use the get_presence tool with the target Channel ID to retrieve a list of all members currently connected and their status.

02

How do I send a single message to multiple channels at once?

You can use the batch_publish tool. Provide a comma-separated list of channel IDs and the data payload to broadcast to all of them in one request.

03

Is it possible to retrieve the history of messages sent to a channel?

Absolutely. Use the get_messages tool to fetch the message history for any channel, with options to filter by timestamp or limit the number of results.

04

How does the Vercel AI SDK connect to MCP servers?

Import createMCPClient from @ai-sdk/mcp and pass the server URL. The SDK discovers all tools and provides typed TypeScript interfaces for each one.

05

Can I use MCP tools in Edge Functions?

Yes. The AI SDK is fully edge-compatible. MCP connections work on Vercel Edge Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and similar runtimes.

06

Does it support streaming tool results?

Yes. The SDK provides streaming primitives like useChat and streamText that handle tool calls and display results progressively in the UI.

07

createMCPClient is not a function

Install: npm install @ai-sdk/mcp

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