Applitools MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Applitools through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="Applitools Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Applitools. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Applitools"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Applitools MCP Server
Connect your Applitools Eyes testing suite to your AI agent and manage your entire visual regression pipeline without opening the dashboard. Allow your agent to spot UI changes, validate baselines, and assess testing health dynamically.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Applitools through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Applitools, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Batch Observability — Query active test batches to view aggregated statuses (Passed, Failed, Unresolved) and completion rates
- Session & Results analysis — Drill down into specific test sessions to examine failed step images, match levels, and browser differences
- Baseline Management — List your "golden" graphical baselines bound to applications or specific Git branches
- Actionable Maintenance — Authorize the agent to delete outdated baselines or discard legacy batches to keep your workspace clean
- Key Validation — Ensure connectivity against your visual AI engine before pipeline triggers
The Applitools MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Applitools to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Applitools MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
Install the SDK
Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Run the script
Save the code above and run it: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent will automatically discover 10 tools from Applitools
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Applitools MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Applitools through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse`, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
Applitools + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Applitools MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Applitools, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Applitools, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Applitools tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Applitools to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Applitools MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Applitools to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
delete_baseline
Use when a baseline is outdated or a page has been redesigned. Delete an Applitools test baseline
delete_batch
Does NOT affect baselines. Use with caution — this is irreversible. Delete an Applitools test batch
get_batch
Use batch ID from list_batches. Get full details of an Applitools batch
get_batch_stats
Returns passed/failed/unresolved/new counts without full test data. Get summary statistics for an Applitools batch
get_session
Provide batch ID and session ID. Get details of a test session within an Applitools batch
list_baselines
Returns baseline IDs, names, and env configs. Filter by app name. List visual baselines for an app on Applitools
list_batches
Batches group related test sessions. Returns batch IDs, names, statuses (Passed/Unresolved/Failed), and test counts. Each batch has a unique ID used to query its results. List all test batches on Applitools Eyes
list_branch_baselines
Use to inspect branch-specific visual states. List baselines for a specific branch on Applitools
list_results
List all test results in an Applitools batch
validate_key
Use to verify connectivity before running tests. Validate the Applitools API key
Example Prompts for Applitools in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Applitools immediately.
"List the most recent visual test batches in Applitools."
"Get me the exact session results for our unresolved batch ID b_991x."
"List the baselines assigned specifically to fixing the 'feature/dark-mode-header' branch."
Troubleshooting Applitools MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Applitools to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Applitools + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Applitools MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
Connect Applitools with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Applitools to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
