How to Use the Flexport Logistics MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Run autonomous warehouse workflows using the OpenAI Agents SDK to manage physical inventory and orders.

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Connect Flexport Logistics MCP to OpenAI Agents SDK

Create your Vinkius account to connect Flexport Logistics to OpenAI Agents SDK and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Flexport Logistics with OpenAI Agents SDK

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Automating Fulfillment Runs

`create_logistics_order` starts the fulfillment process directly from your agent's decision engine. You pass the customer details, and the server handles the handshake with the physical warehouse. It cuts out the manual file exports that slow down typical fulfillment pipelines. To keep tabs on these shipments, your system uses `list_logistics_orders` to check current status. If an order gets stuck, the OpenAI Agents SDK triggers a handoff to an exception-handling agent with full tracing.

Real-Time Stock Audits via OpenAI Agents SDK

`list_inventory` pulls raw stock counts across your fulfillment network instantly. This MCP tool lets your agent compare these numbers against incoming sales data to prevent overselling on your storefront. When stock runs low, the agent queries `get_warehouse_network` to find where the physical goods are located. This lets you plan inbound replenishment runs without querying outdated database mirrors.

Handling Inbounds and Returns

`list_inbounds` tracks incoming freight before it hits the loading dock. Using this MCP Server, your agent monitors these shipments and updates your internal systems when status changes occur. For reverse logistics, `get_return` pulls the details on customer send-backs. This lets you inspect the return reason and update inventory records without human data entry.

Setup guide

Set up Flexport Logistics MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Flexport Logistics tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Flexport Logistics tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Flexport Logistics tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Flexport Logistics Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Flexport Logistics tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Flexport Logistics MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Vinkius handles the underlying credentials. You only need a single endpoint token in your environment variables, and the SDK connects via the streamable HTTP transport.

Yes. You control tool exposure during agent initialization. By restricting the list passed to the constructor, you prevent the agent from calling critical tools unless authorized.

Use the built-in tracing dashboard in your developer console. Every call to `get_logistics_order` or other tools is logged with input payloads and raw responses for easy debugging.

The server returns a structured error payload. Your agent catches this error, runs `list_inventory` to find alternative stock, and then reroutes the order dynamically.

Your warehouse locations, stock levels, and customer addresses remain private. Vinkius runs the MCP Server in an isolated V8 sandbox, ensuring that raw credentials never leak to external LLMs.

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