Atlan MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Atlan 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="Atlan Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Atlan. "
"You have access to 6 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Atlan"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Atlan MCP Server
Connect your Atlan workspace to any AI agent and empower it to become a master data steward. By linking the leading Active Metadata Management platform with agents, you gain conversational governance and instant data cataloging capabilities on demand.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 6 tools from Atlan through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Atlan, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Asset Search — Query your entire connected data ecosystem (tables, dashboards, columns) via natural text to discover lineage and trusted data instantly
- Business Glossaries — Retrieve organizational glossaries containing verified business terms, acronyms, and trusted definitions used by your enterprise
- Classifications & Policies — List active data classifications (like PII or Confidential tags) and configured sharing purposes (data policies) across the estate
- Users & Personas — Inspect registered users and configured access control profiles (Personas) aligned to specific business roles
The Atlan MCP Server exposes 6 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 Atlan to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Atlan 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 6 tools from Atlan
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Atlan MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Atlan 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
Atlan + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Atlan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Atlan, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Atlan, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Atlan tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Atlan to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Atlan MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Atlan to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
list_classifications
) configured in Atlan for data governance purposes. List all classifications defined in Atlan
list_glossaries
List all business glossaries in Atlan
list_personas
List all Atlan Personas
list_purposes
List all Atlan Purposes
list_users
List all users in the Atlan workspace
search_assets
Search for data assets in the Atlan Data Catalog
Example Prompts for Atlan in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Atlan immediately.
"Search for any data assets related to 'churn prediction'."
"What business glossaries do we have configured in our metadata?"
"List all security classifications defined across our catalogs."
Troubleshooting Atlan MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Atlan to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Atlan + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Atlan 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?
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Connect Atlan to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.