How to Use the Flexport MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do agent handoffs work when reconciling Flexport documents?

You configure one agent to find files using listdocuments and another to retrieve them via downloaddocument. The SDK manages the state transition between these agents, passing the document metadata without issues.

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Validate freight data with OpenAI Agents SDK

The `get_shipment` tool pulls real-time tracking data directly into your OpenAI Agents SDK workflow using this MCP server. By using built-in guardrails, your agent checks physical port realities and transit status before updating your internal systems. This setup prevents the agent from making decisions based on stale tracking data. If a shipment is stuck at customs, the agent catches the lag using `list_shipments` and pauses downstream actions instead of triggering premature alerts.

Automate purchase orders with agent handoffs

The `create_purchase_order` tool lets your agent draft new orders when inventory drops below threshold metrics. To verify order details before finalizing, the coordination relies on `get_purchase_order` and `list_purchase_orders`. If a discrepancy pops up, the procurement agent hands the session off to a compliance agent to review the draft. This workflow operates automatically, keeping your supply chain moving without manual oversight.

Reconcile invoices with trace logs

The `list_invoices` tool pulls freight billing details directly into your auditing pipeline. With the OpenAI dashboard tracking every single tool call, you get a clear audit trail of which agent verified which charge. For deep dives, the agent calls `list_shipment_invoices` to match specific carrier bills against the original shipment record. You see exactly how the agent parsed the line items, eliminating blind spots in your accounts payable.

Setup guide

Set up Flexport 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 tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Flexport 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 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 Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Flexport 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 MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Install the package using pip install openai-agents and initialize the server using MCPServerStreamableHttp. Pass this instance into your Agent constructor's mcp_servers list. The SDK automatically discovers all 12 logistics tools.

Yes, you control tool access by defining specific guardrails or setting up specialized agents that only receive a subset of the discovered tools. For instance, you can expose list_purchase_orders to your buying agent while blocking it from financial tools.

Set cacheToolsList=True in your server parameters to prevent redundant schema lookups. For actual tool execution like list_shipments, use the SDK's built-in retry mechanisms to handle API rate limits gracefully.

You configure one agent to find files using list_documents and another to retrieve them via download_document. The SDK manages the state transition between these agents, passing the document metadata without issues.

Your commercial invoices and freight billing details never persist in the Vinkius sandbox. The SDK communicates directly via secure HTTP transport, ensuring that sensitive financial records fetched by list_commercial_invoices remain encrypted in transit.

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