How to Use the TextGrid MCP in Vercel AI SDK
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Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect TextGrid MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect TextGrid to Vercel AI SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Real-Time Communication via MCP Server
The `send_sms_message` tool lets you stream the actual message delivery to the end-user interface. Instead of waiting on a loading spinner, your users see the SMS or MMS appear in real-time as it leaves their device. This capability is perfect for building chat UIs where latency matters. You'll manage authentication and API key details using `list_api_keys` right within your frontend product.
Live Voice Call Streaming for AI SDK
You can start a voice interaction immediately with the `initiate_voice_call` tool. This lets your agent handle real-time, two-way audio communication directly from your client's frontend. Because results stream into the UI, you don't just get success or failure; you get the data appearing moment by moment. Your AI client handles complex state changes without needing manual API polling.
Monitoring Message Flow with TextGrid
Want to show users what happened after a call? Use `list_voice_calls` and `list_sms_messages` to pull history directly into the UI. Your agent can present a running log of all past activity. Checking specific messages is easy too; just run `get_message_details` with an ID. This lets your AI client give the user immediate context about any communication that took place.
Set up TextGrid 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 TextGrid 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 TextGrid 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 TextGrid. 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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