iFood MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect iFood 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="iFood Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with iFood. "
"You have access to 11 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from iFood"
)
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 iFood MCP Server
What you can do
Transform your iFood merchant operations with AI-powered automation. Your agents can:
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 11 tools from iFood through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries iFood, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
- Monitor incoming orders in real-time with status tracking
- Accept and progress orders through preparation workflow
- Manage restaurant catalogs — update prices, availability, descriptions
- Review order details including customer info, items, and totals
- Configure operating hours for each day of the week
- Track delivery logistics and assign drivers to orders
- View store information and configuration across all locations
The iFood MCP Server exposes 11 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 iFood to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the iFood 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 11 tools from iFood
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the iFood MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with iFood 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
iFood + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the iFood MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query iFood, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries iFood, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through iFood tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query iFood to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
iFood MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect iFood to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
assign_driver
Requires order ID and driver ID. Use this to manage your own delivery fleet and coordinate order fulfillment. Assign a delivery driver to an iFood order
get_business_hours
Use this to review or verify the current schedule before making changes. Get operating hours for an iFood store
get_catalog
Use this to review menu structure, check item availability, or prepare updates to pricing or descriptions. Get the menu catalog for an iFood store
get_logistics
Use this to track order fulfillment and coordinate with delivery personnel. Get logistics/delivery information for an iFood order
get_order_details
Use this to review order contents before accepting or preparing. Get complete details of a specific iFood order
get_orders
Can filter by status: PENDING, ACCEPTED, PREPARING, READY, DISPATCHED, DELIVERED, CANCELLED. Returns order number, customer info, items, totals, and timestamps. Use this to monitor order flow and track pending orders. List orders for an iFood store
get_store_details
Use this to review store configuration before making updates. Get detailed information about a specific iFood store
get_stores
Returns store IDs, names, addresses, and operational status. Use this first to get store IDs needed for other operations like fetching orders or managing catalogs. List all stores associated with the iFood merchant account
update_business_hours
Requires a schedule object with open/close times for each day. Use this to change store hours, add weekend schedules, or set holiday closures. The schedule should be a JSON object with day keys (monday, tuesday, etc.) and arrays of {start: "HH:MM", end: "HH:MM"} objects. Update operating hours for an iFood store
update_catalog_item
Only pass the fields you want to change. Common use: update prices, toggle availability, or change descriptions. Requires store ID and item ID. Update a menu item in the iFood store catalog
update_order_status
Common workflow: PENDING -> ACCEPTED -> PREPARING -> READY -> DISPATCHED -> DELIVERED. Can also set to CANCELLED if needed. Use this to progress orders through the fulfillment pipeline. Update the status of an iFood order
Example Prompts for iFood in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with iFood immediately.
"Show me all pending orders and accept them automatically"
"Update the price of 'Combo Burger Especial' to R$32.90 and mark it as unavailable until tomorrow"
"Change my store hours to open at 11am and close at 11pm every day this week"
Troubleshooting iFood MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting iFood to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
iFood + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating iFood 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 iFood to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.