How do I obtain my Factor/Cofactr API Key?

API access is available to Cofactr enterprise customers. Reach out to your account manager or point of contact at Cofactr to request a Platform API key.

What systems does Factor integrate with?

Factor (Cofactr) is designed to sync with major ERP systems like NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP, as well as PLM tools like Arena and Altium.

Can I create new Purchase Orders through this agent?

Yes! The `create_purchase_order` tool allows you to programmatically generate POs directly within your AI-powered procurement workflow.

Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Factor (Cofactr)
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Factor (Cofactr) 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="Factor (Cofactr) Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with Factor (Cofactr). "
                "You have access to 11 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from Factor (Cofactr)"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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About Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server

Connect your Factor (now Cofactr) supply chain account to any AI agent and take full control of your electronics procurement and logistics through natural conversation.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 11 tools from Factor (Cofactr) through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Factor (Cofactr), another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

What you can do

BOM & Part Management — List and fetch details for parts and components in your Bill of Materials
Purchase Order Tracking — List, inspect, and create purchase orders (POs) directly from the cloud
RFQ Management — Manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to streamline your sourcing process
Inventory Visibility — Check real-time stock levels across specialized warehouses
Supplier CRM — List and manage your network of pre-vetted suppliers with ease

The Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server exposes 11 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 Factor (Cofactr) to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Factor (Cofactr) 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 11 tools from Factor (Cofactr)

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Factor (Cofactr) 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

Factor (Cofactr) + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated workflows: build agents that query Factor (Cofactr), process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Factor (Cofactr), another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Factor (Cofactr) tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query Factor (Cofactr) to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

Factor (Cofactr) MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Factor (Cofactr) to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:

create_purchase_order

Create a new purchase order

get_item

Get details for a specific part or component

get_me

Get current API user profile

get_purchase_order

Get details for a specific purchase order

get_rfq

Get details for a specific RFQ

get_supplier

Get details for a specific supplier

list_inventory

List current stock levels across warehouses

list_items

List all parts and components in the Factor/Cofactr catalog

list_purchase_orders

List all purchase orders

list_rfqs

List all requests for quotes

list_suppliers

List all suppliers

Example Prompts for Factor (Cofactr) in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Factor (Cofactr) immediately.

"List all active purchase orders on Factor."

"Check the kitting status for project ABC."

"List all suppliers in my network."

Troubleshooting Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting Factor (Cofactr) 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.

Factor (Cofactr) + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Factor (Cofactr) 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.