Covalent MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Covalent 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="Covalent Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Covalent. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Covalent"
)
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 Covalent MCP Server
Integrate Covalent, the unified API for blockchain data, directly into your AI workflow. Access real-time and historical data across Ethereum, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, and over 100 other supported networks using natural language.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Covalent through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Covalent, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Wallet Insights — Retrieve token balances, historical portfolio values, and transaction history for any wallet address.
- NFT Discovery — List NFT balances and metadata across supported chains.
- Transaction Auditing — Get full details and log events for specific transaction hashes.
- Network Monitoring — Check block details and monitor supported chain statuses.
The Covalent 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 Covalent to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Covalent 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 Covalent
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Covalent MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Covalent 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
Covalent + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Covalent MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Covalent, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Covalent, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Covalent tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Covalent to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Covalent MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Covalent to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
get_block_details
Resolves block hashes, parent hashes, timestamps, and transaction counts for the specified chain. Get details for a specific block height
get_chains_status
Resolves block height lag, current sync status, and API availability across all supported networks. Get the current indexing status of all supported chains
get_dex_pools
Resolves liquidity pool addresses, token pairs, reserve amounts, and volume metrics for the specified DEX. List liquidity pools for a DEX on a specific chain
get_historical_portfolio
Resolves daily balances, asset valuations in USD, and historical price points for the specified wallet. Get historical daily portfolio value for a wallet address
get_nft_balances
Resolves NFT contract names, token IDs, metadata URLs, and image links across the specified blockchain network. Get NFT balances for a wallet address
get_token_balances
Resolves contract addresses, ticker symbols, token decimals, and current balances (formatted and raw) for the specified wallet and chain. Get token balances for a wallet address on a specific chain
get_token_transfers
Resolves sender/receiver addresses, transfer values, and transaction timestamps for the specified wallet. Get historical token transfers for a wallet address
get_transaction_details
Touches raw log events, decoded event parameters, and gas consumption metrics boundary. Get full details and logs for a specific transaction hash
get_transactions
Resolves transaction hashes, block heights, timestamps, and log events for the specified wallet on the given chain. Get transaction history for a wallet address
list_supported_chains
Resolves chain IDs, human-readable names, and supported features (NFTs, Dex, etc.) for each blockchain. List all blockchains supported by Covalent
Example Prompts for Covalent in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Covalent immediately.
"Show me the token balances for address '0x123...' on eth-mainnet."
"List the last 10 transactions for address '0x123...' on matic-mainnet."
"What are the NFT holdings for wallet '0x123...' on eth-mainnet?"
Troubleshooting Covalent MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Covalent to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Covalent + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Covalent 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 Covalent to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.