How to Use the GoTab MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK
Connect your OpenAI Agents SDK directly to your POS to update menus and run tabs with built-in safety guardrails.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect GoTab MCP to OpenAI Agents SDK
Create your Vinkius account to connect GoTab 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.
Control menus directly via OpenAI Agents SDK
The `list_menus` and `get_menu` tools let your agents pull active restaurant menus directly into your OpenAI execution pipeline. Your python agent reads the structure, grabs categories with `list_categories`, and pulls specific item details using `get_item` without manual data entry. By running this through the OpenAI Agents SDK, you set strict pre-execution guardrails to ensure agents never expose draft menus to public-facing channels. The agent uses the SDK's built-in tracing to log every menu query, keeping your restaurant's digital storefront accurate.
Track live orders and manage open tabs
The `list_orders` and `get_tab` tools expose active floor activity to your multi-agent system. Specialized agents hand off tasks to one another, querying `get_order` to check preparation status or checking `list_tabs` to see which guest tables need attention. This MCP Server integration lets your OpenAI agents coordinate kitchen and front-of-house data in real time. You monitor these agent handoffs on your OpenAI dashboard, ensuring no customer tab gets closed with unpaid items.
Toggle item availability instantly
The `update_item_status` tool lets your agent mark dishes as out-of-stock the second your kitchen runs out of ingredients. Your agent checks item stock levels using `list_items` and modifies availability instantly to prevent customers from ordering unavailable food. Using the OpenAI Agents SDK with this MCP Server, you can write validation rules that block the agent from toggling high-volume items without manager approval. This protects your kitchen from accidental menu changes during a busy Friday dinner rush.
Set up GoTab MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
openai-agentspackage (pip install openai-agents) - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install the SDK
Run
pip install openai-agentsto install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed. - 2
Connect via SSE transport
Use
MCPServerSsewith your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all GoTab tools at runtime. - 3
Create your Agent
Pass the MCP to
Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives GoTab tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically. - 4
Run the agent
Call
Runner.run(agent, prompt)to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate GoTab tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.
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="GoTab Agent",
instructions="You have access to GoTab tools.",
mcp_servers=[server],
)
result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
print(result.final_output)
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