How to Use the ZipRecruiter MCP in Vercel AI SDK
Stream real-time job data into your frontend with Vercel AI SDK.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect ZipRecruiter MCP to Vercel AI SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect ZipRecruiter to Vercel AI SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
Gemini
Key Capabilities
Live Job Data Streaming for ai-sdk
When you call `ziprecruiter_search_jobs`, the results stream directly into your UI. This means job listings appear in real time, ditching that annoying loading spinner. The user sees the data flowing as it arrives from the MCP Server. It’s perfect for building frontends where speed matters; the instant feedback drastically improves the end-user experience.
Build Interactive Job Search Experiences
You can structure your application to call `ziprecruiter_search_jobs` based on user input in React or Svelte components. The MCP handles the complex API calls, and your SDK client manages the flow. Because this data streams, you don't have to wait for a massive payload. You process chunks of job results as they arrive, making your application feel snappy and responsive.
Handling Job Search Credentials Securely
The Vinkius MCP handles all the credentials securely through an ephemeral zero-trust proxy. Your keys never sit on disk—that's a huge win for production apps. The `ziprecruiter_search_jobs` tool integrates this security model directly into your client calls, letting you focus purely on the user experience without worrying about credential storage.
Set up ZipRecruiter 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 ZipRecruiter 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 ZipRecruiter 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 ZipRecruiter. 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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