How to Use the Rocket.Chat MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Render Rocket.Chat message histories and directory lookups directly into your React components with this Vercel AI SDK MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Rocket.Chat MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect Rocket.Chat to Vercel AI SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
Key Capabilities
Real-time UI Updates with Vercel AI SDK
The `chat_post_message` and `chat_update_message` tools let your frontend application post and modify chat text instantly. When an end user triggers an event, your AI client invokes these functions to edit messages in-line without requiring page refreshes. You get immediate feedback loops in your Next.js or React UI because the tool outputs stream straight to the viewport. This bypasses the typical latency of traditional API polling and keeps your workspace communication current.
Live Directory Inspections
The `list_users` and `get_user_info` tools pull raw profile data directly from your chat server. Your application uses these endpoints to look up team members, check statuses, and map internal IDs to real names. Running on Edge Functions ensures these lookups resolve under 50 milliseconds. Developers can build high-speed directory search bars that feed clean JSON directly to the client-side state.
Live Channel Discovery and Auditing
The `list_public_channels` and `list_private_groups` tools expose active discussion spaces for immediate inspection. Your agent scans these collections to find where specific topics are being discussed. Because Vercel AI SDK handles streaming tool calls natively, the list of discovered rooms populates on the screen as the server finds them. This eliminates blank states and keeps users informed during long operations.
Set up Rocket.Chat MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
ai+@modelcontextprotocol/sdkpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install ai @modelcontextprotocol/sdkplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Create the Streamable HTTP transport
Use
StreamableHTTPClientTransportwith 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 Rocket.Chat tools. Pass them directly togenerateText()orstreamText()— 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.
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 Rocket.Chat transactions",
});
console.log(text);
await mcpClient.close(); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Rocket.Chat. 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.
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