ArcXP 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 ArcXP 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="ArcXP Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with ArcXP. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from ArcXP"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
* 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
About ArcXP MCP Server
Connect your ArcXP environment to any AI agent and take full control of your newsroom CMS through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from ArcXP through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries ArcXP, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Content Management — Create, fetch, update, and forcefully delete Arc Native Schema (ANS) stories directly without entering the Editor
- Advanced Search — Query your entire CMS library using powerful Elasticsearch-based syntax to find specific articles or historical reports
- Media Library — Search and retrieve high-resolution photo assets, thumbnails, and transcoding stream playlists for videos
- Author Service — List newsroom publishers, query specific reporter biographies, and manage author profiles
The ArcXP 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 ArcXP to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ArcXP 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 ArcXP
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the ArcXP MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with ArcXP 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
ArcXP + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the ArcXP MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query ArcXP, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries ArcXP, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through ArcXP tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query ArcXP to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
ArcXP MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ArcXP to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
create_ans_content
The payload_json MUST strictly comply with the requested Arc Native Schema (ANS) version. Create new content in the Arc XP Content CMS
delete_ans_content
Use with extreme caution as this destroys datacenter assets irreversibly. Delete content from the Arc XP Content CMS
get_ans_content
Returns the complete JSON payload matching the Arc Native Schema (ANS). Fetch content from the Arc XP Content API
get_content_author
Retrieve a publisher profile/author from Arc XP
get_photo_asset
Retrieve a specific photo asset from Arc XP Media Library
get_video_asset
Retrieve a specific video asset from Arc XP Video Center
list_content_authors
List authors available in the Arc XP Author Service
search_ans_content
Returns matching ANS JSON objects. Search for content residing in the Arc XP Newsroom
search_photo_assets
Search for photo assets in the Arc XP Media Library
update_ans_content
Required to publish revisions to articles. Update existing content in the Arc XP Content CMS
Example Prompts for ArcXP in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with ArcXP immediately.
"Fetch the article JSON payload for ID MZG5X1..."
"Search our ArcXP newsroom for all stories containing 'Election 2024'..."
"List the first 20 registered editors in our CMS."
Troubleshooting ArcXP MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting ArcXP to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
ArcXP + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ArcXP 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 ArcXP 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 ArcXP to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
