AT&T IoT 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 AT&T IoT 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="AT&T IoT Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with AT&T IoT. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from AT&T IoT"
)
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 AT&T IoT MCP Server
Connect your AT&T IoT account to any AI agent and take full command of your IoT SIM fleet through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from AT&T IoT through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries AT&T IoT, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Device Inventory -- List all IoT SIMs with ICCIDs, statuses (active, suspended, deactivated), data plan names, and last activity dates
- Real-Time Status -- Get live connectivity state, IP address, signal strength, data used/remaining, and suspension reasons for any SIM
- Activate & Suspend -- Instantly activate suspended devices or suspend compromised SIMs to block network access and contain costs
- Resume Devices -- Restore network access to suspended SIMs after troubleshooting or policy clearance without reprovisioning
- Data Usage Tracking -- Retrieve current and historical usage per SIM with daily breakdowns, overage alerts, and cycle forecasts
- Data Pool Management -- List shared data pools, monitor aggregate consumption, identify top-consuming devices, and prevent pool exhaustion
- Device Configuration -- Update rate limits, APN settings, and pool assignments to optimize performance or migrate devices between plans
- Automated Diagnostics -- Run connectivity troubleshooting checks including network registration, APN config, data session status, and known outages
The AT&T IoT 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 AT&T IoT to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the AT&T IoT 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 AT&T IoT
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the AT&T IoT MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with AT&T IoT 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
AT&T IoT + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the AT&T IoT MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query AT&T IoT, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries AT&T IoT, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through AT&T IoT tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query AT&T IoT to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
AT&T IoT MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect AT&T IoT to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
activate_device
Returns activation timestamp and assigned IP. Use to onboard new devices or restore service after maintenance. Activate a suspended or deactivated IoT SIM
diagnose_connectivity
Returns diagnostic results and recommended actions. Use for rapid troubleshooting of offline devices. Run automated diagnostics to troubleshoot IoT device connectivity
get_data_usage
Use to monitor plan limits, identify heavy users, or forecast billing. Retrieve current and historical data usage for an IoT SIM
get_device_status
Use to troubleshoot offline devices or verify data allowance. Get real-time connectivity and data status of an IoT SIM
get_pool_usage
Use to prevent pool exhaustion or reallocate unused data. Get detailed usage metrics for a specific data pool
list_data_pools
Use to manage enterprise data sharing across fleets. List shared data pools configured for IoT devices
list_devices
Use to audit fleet inventory, identify inactive SIMs, or verify provisioning status. List all IoT SIMs/devices managed in AT&T Control Center
resume_device
Use to restore service after troubleshooting or policy clearance. Resume network access for a suspended IoT SIM
suspend_device
Use for lost/stolen devices, cost containment, or decommissioning. Suspend an IoT SIM to block network access
update_device_settings
Requires ICCID and JSON settings object. Use to optimize performance or migrate devices between plans. Update configuration settings for an IoT device
Example Prompts for AT&T IoT in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with AT&T IoT immediately.
"List all my IoT devices and show me which ones are suspended."
"Device ICCID 8901234567890123456 is offline. Run diagnostics and tell me what's wrong."
"Check the data pool usage for 'Enterprise-Fleet-A' and tell me our top 5 consuming devices."
Troubleshooting AT&T IoT MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting AT&T IoT to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
AT&T IoT + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating AT&T IoT 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 AT&T IoT to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.