Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server for Pydantic AIGive Pydantic AI instant access to 19 tools to Add Policy, Add Schema, Authzen Evaluation, and more
Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Cerbos (Access Control) through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for Pydantic AI
The Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server for Pydantic AI is a standout in the Developer Tools category — giving your AI agent 19 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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 Cerbos (Access Control) "
"(19 tools)."
),
)
result = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Cerbos (Access Control)?"
)
print(result.data)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server
Connect your Cerbos instance to any AI agent to streamline authorization management and policy auditing through natural language.
Pydantic AI validates every Cerbos (Access Control) tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 19 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
- Permission Checks — Use
check_resourcesto evaluate if a principal (user) has the rights to perform specific actions on resources. - Query Planning — Generate AST query plans with
plan_resourcesto filter database results based on complex authorization logic. - Policy Management — List, retrieve, add, or delete policies (RBAC/ABAC) using the Admin API tools like
list_policiesandadd_policy. - Schema & Auditing — Inspect resource schemas and review access logs with
list_auditLogsto ensure compliance. - Health & Metrics — Monitor your PDP (Policy Decision Point) status with
get_healthandget_metricsdirectly from the chat.
The Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server exposes 19 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Pydantic AI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 19 Cerbos (Access Control) tools available for Pydantic AI
When Pydantic AI connects to Cerbos (Access Control) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning authorization, rbac, abac, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Add policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Add a new policy
Add schema on Cerbos (Access Control)
Add or update a schema
Authzen evaluation on Cerbos (Access Control)
Perform a single AuthZEN access evaluation
Authzen evaluations on Cerbos (Access Control)
Perform batch AuthZEN access evaluations
Check resources on Cerbos (Access Control)
Check permissions for a set of resources
Delete policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Delete a policy by ID
Disable policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Disable a policy
Enable policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Enable a policy
Get authzen config on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get AuthZEN configuration metadata
Get health on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get Cerbos health status
Get metrics on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get Prometheus metrics from Cerbos
Get policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get a specific policy by ID
Get schema on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get a specific schema by ID
Get server info on Cerbos (Access Control)
Get Cerbos server version and build information
List audit logs on Cerbos (Access Control)
List audit logs
List policies on Cerbos (Access Control)
List all policies
List schemas on Cerbos (Access Control)
List all schemas
Plan resources on Cerbos (Access Control)
Produce a query plan (AST) for filtering resources
Update policy on Cerbos (Access Control)
Update an existing policy
Connect Cerbos (Access Control) to Pydantic AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Cerbos (Access Control) into Pydantic AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Pydantic AI
pip install pydantic-aiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use Pydantic AI with the Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server
Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Cerbos (Access Control) 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 Cerbos (Access Control) integration code
Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors
Dependency injection system cleanly separates your Cerbos (Access Control) connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code
Cerbos (Access Control) + Pydantic AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Type-safe data pipelines: query Cerbos (Access Control) with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing
API orchestration: chain multiple Cerbos (Access Control) tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end
Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Cerbos (Access Control) and output structured, schema-compliant notifications
Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Cerbos (Access Control) responses and write comprehensive agent tests
Example Prompts for Cerbos (Access Control) in Pydantic AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI agent to start working with Cerbos (Access Control) immediately.
"Check if user 'user_123' with role 'admin' can 'delete' the resource 'document:abc'."
"Show me the health status and version of my Cerbos server."
"List all policies and tell me if there are any for the 'expense' resource."
Troubleshooting Cerbos (Access Control) MCP Server with Pydantic AI
Common issues when connecting Cerbos (Access Control) to Pydantic AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerHTTP not found
pip install --upgrade pydantic-aiCerbos (Access Control) + Pydantic AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Cerbos (Access Control) 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?
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