Freshteam MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Freshteam through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
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="Freshteam Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Freshteam. "
"You have access to 12 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Freshteam"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Freshteam MCP Server
Connect your Freshteam account to any AI agent to automate your HR operations and recruitment workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freshteam is the smart HR software by Freshworks that handles everything from recruiting and onboarding to time-off management. This MCP server enables you to manage your employee directory, track active job postings, and retrieve applicant data directly through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 12 tools from Freshteam through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Freshteam, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
Key Features
- Employee Directory — List all employees, retrieve detailed HR profiles, and programmatically create new employee records.
- Recruitment Tracking — Access your active job postings and list all applicants for specific roles to manage your hiring pipeline.
- Applicant Discovery — Retrieve detailed candidate profiles and application statuses instantly.
- Time-off Management — Monitor employee time-off requests and leave balances to ensure proper workforce coverage.
- Organization Structure — Access configured departments, job roles, and office branches to understand your company's hierarchy.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your HR data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Freshteam MCP Server exposes 12 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 Freshteam to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Freshteam 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 12 tools from Freshteam
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Freshteam MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Freshteam 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
Freshteam + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Freshteam MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Freshteam, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Freshteam, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Freshteam tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Freshteam to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Freshteam MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Freshteam to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
check_hris_status
Verify API connection
create_employee_record
Create an employee
get_applicant_details
Get candidate profile
get_employee_details
Get employee metadata
get_job_posting_details
Get job metadata
list_departments
List HR departments
list_employees
List HR employees
list_job_applicants
List job candidates
list_job_postings
List active job openings
list_job_roles
List job roles
list_office_branches
List office locations
list_time_off_requests
List leave requests
Example Prompts for Freshteam in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Freshteam immediately.
"List all active job postings in Freshteam."
"Show me the HR profile for employee 'Jane Smith'."
"Create a new employee record for 'John Doe' (johndoe@email.com)."
Troubleshooting Freshteam MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Freshteam to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Freshteam + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Freshteam MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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Connect Freshteam to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.