CATS ATS MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect CATS ATS 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="CATS ATS Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with CATS ATS. "
"You have access to 8 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from CATS ATS"
)
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 CATS ATS MCP Server
Connect your CATS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruitment pipeline through natural conversation. Streamline candidate sourcing and job management.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 8 tools from CATS ATS through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries CATS ATS, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Candidate Discovery — Search and list candidate profiles with detailed contact information and status natively
- Job Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active job orders and open positions flawlessly
- Activity Tracking — Monitor recent recruitment activities, notes, and interactions securely
- Organizational Mapping — List client companies and associated contacts within your ATS flawlessly
- HAL-native Integration — Access deep object relationships through the CATS v3 HAL API structure in real-time
- Pipeline Analysis — Audit candidate progress across different recruitment stages directly within your workspace
The CATS ATS MCP Server exposes 8 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 CATS ATS to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CATS ATS 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 8 tools from CATS ATS
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the CATS ATS MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with CATS ATS 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
CATS ATS + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the CATS ATS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query CATS ATS, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries CATS ATS, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through CATS ATS tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query CATS ATS to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
CATS ATS MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect CATS ATS to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
get_candidate_details
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
get_job_details
Get detailed information for a specific job order
list_candidates
List recruitment candidates
list_job_orders
List job orders and open positions
list_recruitment_activities
List recent recruitment activities and notes
list_recruitment_companies
List client companies in the ATS
list_recruitment_contacts
List contacts associated with companies
search_candidates
Search for candidates using filters
Example Prompts for CATS ATS in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with CATS ATS immediately.
"Search for candidates named 'Sarah' in my CATS ATS."
"What are the active job orders right now?"
"Show me the last 10 recruitment activities."
Troubleshooting CATS ATS MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting CATS ATS to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
CATS ATS + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating CATS ATS 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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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.
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
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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 CATS ATS to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.