Can I check the status of a specific timecard using the agent?

Yes! Use the `get_timecard` tool with the Timecard ID. Your agent will fetch the latest status, including hours worked and approval state.

How do I list all the active contractors in Bilflo?

Simply ask the agent to `list_contractors`. It will retrieve the directory of all contingent workers registered in your Bilflo account.

Does the integration allow me to approve timecards directly?

Currently, the toolset is focused on querying and auditing (listing timecards, checking statuses). Approving timecards for payroll must be performed within the Bilflo platform for compliance.

Bilflo MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Bilflo
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Bilflo through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.

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python

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="Bilflo Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with Bilflo. "
                "You have access to 10 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from Bilflo"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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About Bilflo MCP Server

Connect your Bilflo account to any AI agent and orchestrate your staffing, recruiting, and time-tracking workflows through natural conversation.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Bilflo through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Bilflo, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

What you can do

Client Management — List and inspect client profiles to maintain strong business relationships.
Contractor Oversight — Retrieve detailed records for contractors and contingent workers.
Placement Tracking — List both temporary placements and direct hires within your agency.
Time & Attendance — Access timecards and verify hours worked directly from the agent.
Compliance & Rules — Retrieve overtime rules and system configurations for auditing.

The Bilflo 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 Bilflo to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Bilflo 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 Bilflo

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Bilflo MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Bilflo 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

Bilflo + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Bilflo MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated workflows: build agents that query Bilflo, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Bilflo, another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Bilflo tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query Bilflo to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

Bilflo MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Bilflo to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:

get_client

Get specific client details

get_contractor

Get specific contractor details

get_direct_hire

Get specific direct hire details

get_timecard

Get specific timecard details

list_clients

List all clients

list_contractors

List all contractors

list_direct_hires

List all direct hires

list_overtime_rules

List overtime rules

list_placements

List all placements

list_timecards

List all timecards

Example Prompts for Bilflo in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Bilflo immediately.

"List all active clients in Bilflo."

"Find the details for contractor con_992."

"Show my recent timecards."

Troubleshooting Bilflo MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting Bilflo to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

Bilflo + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Bilflo MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.