How to Use the Certn MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I configure Certn package listings using OpenAI Agents SDK?

Call listpackages to pull active Certn screening configurations. Pass this tool directly to your OpenAI agent to let it select the correct check package before sending an invite.

Q: Can my OpenAI Agents SDK system handle tenant screening with Certn?

Yes, the OpenAI agent uses listpmapplicants and quickpmapplication to manage the rental applicant pipeline. You define these Certn tools in your agent setup to automate tenant vetting.

Q: What is the best way to add extra checks to an active application?

Use the addhrpackages tool when your OpenAI agent needs to append screenings to an existing candidate file. This allows dynamic adjustments based on role requirements within your Certn integration.

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Run instant background checks using OpenAI Agents SDK

The `quick_hr_application` tool runs instant background checks on job candidates directly through your OpenAI agent. This MCP integration initiates the screening and tracks the progress without manual intervention in your OpenAI workflow. For real estate workflows, the OpenAI agent calls `quick_pm_application` to screen prospective tenants. This step ensures immediate verification during high-volume leasing cycles using the Certn API.

Automate applicant invitations via this MCP Server

The `invite_hr_application` tool triggers email or SMS invitations to candidates so they can submit their screening details to Certn. Your OpenAI agent handles the outreach automatically when a candidate enters the hiring pipeline. Property managers use `invite_pm_application` to send tenant screening invites through the Certn platform. This MCP Server exposes these endpoints so your OpenAI agent coordinates the entire communication loop.

Retrieve secure screening reports directly in Python

The `get_hr_report_pdf` tool downloads completed Certn background check results as PDF files for offline storage. Your OpenAI agent pulls the binary data and stores it in your secure database. If the OpenAI agent needs to present the report inside an interface, `get_hr_report_link` generates a secure web link valid for one hour. This setup keeps candidate PII secure while giving your team quick access to Certn results.

Setup guide

Set up Certn MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Certn tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Certn tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Certn tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Certn Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Certn tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Certn MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Call `list_packages` to pull active Certn screening configurations. Pass this tool directly to your OpenAI agent to let it select the correct check package before sending an invite.

Yes, the OpenAI agent uses `list_pm_applicants` and `quick_pm_application` to manage the rental applicant pipeline. You define these Certn tools in your agent setup to automate tenant vetting.

Use the SDK's built-in tracing dashboard to monitor calls to `list_hr_applicants` and other Certn endpoints. Implement standard backoff handlers in your Python code to prevent rate limit exceptions during peak hiring seasons.

Use the `add_hr_packages` tool when your OpenAI agent needs to append screenings to an existing candidate file. This allows dynamic adjustments based on role requirements within your Certn integration.

This MCP Server processes applicant names, emails, phone numbers, and Certn background report files through Vinkius's zero-trust sandboxed environment. Your candidate data is never persisted on Vinkius servers, and the temporary links generated by `get_hr_report_link` expire after 60 minutes to prevent unauthorized access.

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