How do I obtain a Finch Access Token?

Access tokens are generated when a user successfully completes the Finch Connect authorization flow for their specific HRIS or payroll provider.

Which HRIS providers does Finch support?

Finch supports over 200 providers including Gusto, ADP, Workday, BambooHR, and Rippling. You can use the `list_supported_providers` tool to see the full list flawlessy.

Can I see individual pay statements?

Yes! The `list_pay_statements` tool allows you to retrieve payment details for individuals if the connected organization has granted the necessary payroll permissions flawlessy.

Finch MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Finch
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

openai.github.io/openai-agents-python/mcp

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

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

asyncio.run(main())

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About Finch MCP Server

Finch is the unified API for HRIS and payroll. This MCP server allows your AI agent to interact with various HR and payroll providers through a single integration flawlessly.

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

Key Features

Directory Orchestration — List all employees in the connected organization and fetch detailed profiles natively.
Employment Intelligence — Retrieve granular employment data including job titles, departments, and compensation flawlessly.
Payroll Transparency — Access pay groups and individual pay statements to monitor payroll data synchronously.
Connection Introspection — Check the status, provider, and authorized permissions for any connection flawlessly native.
Automated Job Tracking — Monitor data sync jobs to ensure your HRIS data is always up to date flawlessly through the agent.
Provider Discovery — List all supported HRIS and payroll providers to verify integration compatibility flawlessly.

The Finch 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 Finch to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Finch 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 Finch

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Finch MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Finch 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

Finch + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Finch MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

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

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

Finch MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Finch to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:

get_automated_job

Get details for a specific automated job

get_company

Get organization data (legal name, EIN, primary address)

get_employment

Get employment data for an individual (title, salary, department, etc.)

get_individual

Get personal data for an individual (name, email, SSN, etc.)

get_me

Get details for the authorized application/user connection

introspect

Check the status and permissions of the current connection

list_automated_jobs

List automated data sync jobs

list_directory

Read the employee directory for the connected organization

list_pay_groups

List pay groups for the organization

list_pay_statements

List pay statements for a specific payment ID

list_supported_providers

List all HRIS/Payroll providers supported by Finch

Example Prompts for Finch in OpenAI Agents SDK

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

"List all employees in the directory."

"Check the status of my connection to Gusto."

"List pay statements for payment ID pmt_123."

Troubleshooting Finch MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting Finch 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.

Finch + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Finch 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.