CocktailFyi MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect CocktailFyi 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="CocktailFyi Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with CocktailFyi. "
"You have access to 12 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from CocktailFyi"
)
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 CocktailFyi MCP Server
Connect CocktailFyi, the comprehensive cocktail database, to any AI agent and explore hundreds of cocktail recipes, ingredients, bartending techniques, and educational guides through natural language.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 12 tools from CocktailFyi through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries CocktailFyi, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Cocktail Recipes — Browse 600+ cocktails with complete recipes, ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions
- Ingredient Database — Explore spirits, mixers, garnishes, and bitters used in cocktails
- Flavor Profiles — View sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and strength ratings for each cocktail
- Bartending Techniques — Learn when to shake, stir, muddle, or build a drink
- Educational Content — Access guides, glossary terms, and FAQs about mixology
- Search & Filter — Find cocktails by name, ingredient, or category
The CocktailFyi MCP Server exposes 12 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 CocktailFyi to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CocktailFyi 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 12 tools from CocktailFyi
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the CocktailFyi MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with CocktailFyi 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
CocktailFyi + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the CocktailFyi MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query CocktailFyi, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries CocktailFyi, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through CocktailFyi tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query CocktailFyi to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
CocktailFyi MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect CocktailFyi to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
get_cocktail
Get detailed cocktail information
get_cocktail_stats
Get CocktailFyi database statistics
get_cocktails_by_category
Get cocktails filtered by category
get_ingredient
Get detailed ingredient information
list_categories
List cocktail categories
list_cocktails
Each cocktail includes name, category, glass type, alcoholic status, difficulty, prep time, ABV, calories, flavor profile, ingredients, and instructions. List cocktails with pagination
list_faqs
List frequently asked questions about cocktails
list_glossary
List cocktail glossary terms
list_guides
List cocktail-making guides
list_ingredients
List all cocktail ingredients
list_techniques
with descriptions of when and how to use each. List cocktail preparation techniques
search_cocktails
Returns results matching the query term in cocktail names, ingredient names, or guide titles. Search cocktails by name or ingredients
Example Prompts for CocktailFyi in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with CocktailFyi immediately.
"Give me a classic Mojito recipe."
"What cocktails can I make with tequila?"
"What's the difference between shaking and stirring a cocktail?"
Troubleshooting CocktailFyi MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting CocktailFyi to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
CocktailFyi + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating CocktailFyi 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 CocktailFyi to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.