How many currencies are supported by this integration?

ExchangeRate-API supports over 160 world currencies. You can use the `list_supported_currencies` tool to see the full list of available codes and their corresponding names.

Can I perform a direct conversion between USD and EUR with a specific amount?

Yes! Use the `convert_currency_pair` tool and provide 'USD' in the `from` parameter, 'EUR' in the `to` parameter, and your desired amount. The agent will calculate the result based on the latest rates.

Is historical exchange rate data available?

Absolutely. You can use the `get_historical_rates` tool by providing the base currency and the specific year, month, and day. This allows you to audit financial records from any point in the past.

ExchangeRate-API MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ExchangeRate-API
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Author: Vinkius

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The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect ExchangeRate-API through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.

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python

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="ExchangeRate-API Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with ExchangeRate-API. "
                "You have access to 5 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from ExchangeRate-API"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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About ExchangeRate-API MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with real-time financial intelligence via ExchangeRate-API. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to current and historical exchange rates for over 160 currencies. Your agent can search for the latest rates, audit currency pairs, and retrieve enriched metadata for any supported currency without you ever searching manually. Whether you are auditing international transactions or managing global financial operations, your agent acts as a dedicated currency analyst and conversion expert through natural conversation.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 5 tools from ExchangeRate-API through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries ExchangeRate-API, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

What you can do

Real-time Rates — Access the latest exchange rates for any base currency, updated in real-time.
Pair Conversion — Calculate exact exchange rates or convert specific amounts between any two currency codes.
Historical Auditing — Fetch exchange rates for any specific date in the past to analyze financial trends.
Currency Intelligence — List all supported currencies and retrieve enriched metadata including full names and flags.
Data Integrity — Retrieve reliable financial data used by thousands of companies worldwide.

The ExchangeRate-API MCP Server exposes 5 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 ExchangeRate-API to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ExchangeRate-API 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 5 tools from ExchangeRate-API

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the ExchangeRate-API MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with ExchangeRate-API 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

ExchangeRate-API + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the ExchangeRate-API MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated workflows: build agents that query ExchangeRate-API, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries ExchangeRate-API, another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through ExchangeRate-API tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query ExchangeRate-API to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

ExchangeRate-API MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (5)

These 5 tools become available when you connect ExchangeRate-API to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:

convert_currency_pair

Convert between two currencies

get_enriched_currency_data

g., flag, full name). Get enriched currency information

get_historical_rates

Get historical exchange rates

get_latest_rates

g., USD). Get latest exchange rates

list_supported_currencies

List all supported currencies

Example Prompts for ExchangeRate-API in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with ExchangeRate-API immediately.

"Convert 100 USD to Brazilian Real."

"Show the current exchange rates for EUR."

"What was the exchange rate for USD to EUR on January 1st, 2020?"

Troubleshooting ExchangeRate-API MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting ExchangeRate-API to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

ExchangeRate-API + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating ExchangeRate-API MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.