ArcXP MCP Server for Pydantic AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect ArcXP through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
agent = Agent(
model="openai:gpt-4o",
mcp_servers=[server],
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to ArcXP "
"(10 tools)."
),
)
result = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in ArcXP?"
)
print(result.data)
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.
Pydantic AI validates every ArcXP tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.
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 Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ArcXP MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
Install Pydantic AI
Run pip install pydantic-ai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 10 tools from ArcXP with type-safe schemas
Why Use Pydantic AI with the ArcXP MCP Server
Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with ArcXP through the Model Context Protocol.
Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application
Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your ArcXP integration code
Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors
Dependency injection system cleanly separates your ArcXP connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code
ArcXP + Pydantic AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the ArcXP MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Type-safe data pipelines: query ArcXP with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing
API orchestration: chain multiple ArcXP tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end
Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query ArcXP and output structured, schema-compliant notifications
Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock ArcXP responses and write comprehensive agent tests
ArcXP MCP Tools for Pydantic AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ArcXP to Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Common issues when connecting ArcXP to Pydantic AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerHTTP not found
pip install --upgrade pydantic-aiArcXP + Pydantic AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating ArcXP MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?
MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?
Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?
Connect ArcXP with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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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 Pydantic AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
