Gallabox 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 Gallabox 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="Gallabox Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Gallabox. "
"You have access to 12 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Gallabox"
)
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 Gallabox MCP Server
Connect your Gallabox account to any AI agent to automate your WhatsApp Business messaging and customer engagement through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gallabox is a leading WhatsApp automation platform that enables teams to handle shared inboxes, deploy bots, and send transactional notifications at scale. This MCP server enables you to send real-time messages, track chat histories, and manage your contact database directly through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 12 tools from Gallabox through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Gallabox, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
Key Features
- WhatsApp Messaging — Send standard text messages or pre-approved rich media templates to your customers instantly.
- Chat Oversight — List all active WhatsApp conversations, check their current status, and monitor recent engagement.
- Message Threading — Fetch the complete message history for any specific conversation ID to maintain context before replying.
- Contact Management — Access your WhatsApp contact database, retrieve detailed profiles, and verify phone numbers.
- Template Discovery — List all approved message templates available in your account to ensure compliant outreach.
- Channel Management — Access configured WhatsApp Business channels and identify unique Channel IDs for routing.
- Workforce Collaboration — List support teams and verify your own profile metadata to optimize chat assignments.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your WhatsApp communication accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Gallabox 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 Gallabox to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Gallabox 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 Gallabox
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Gallabox MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Gallabox 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
Gallabox + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Gallabox MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Gallabox, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Gallabox, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Gallabox tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Gallabox to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Gallabox MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Gallabox to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
get_chat_details
Get thread metadata
get_contact_details
Get contact metadata
get_my_profile
Get account profile
list_active_chats
List chat threads
list_message_templates
List WhatsApp templates
list_support_teams
List Gallabox teams
list_thread_messages
List message history
list_whatsapp_channels
List active channels
list_whatsapp_contacts
List chat contacts
send_whatsapp_template
Send template message
send_whatsapp_text
Send WhatsApp message
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Gallabox in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Gallabox immediately.
"Send a WhatsApp message to '+1234567890' saying 'Hello from AI!'."
"List all my approved WhatsApp templates."
"Show the message history for conversation 'conv_987'."
Troubleshooting Gallabox MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Gallabox to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Gallabox + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Gallabox 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 Gallabox to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.