How to Use the Inform Direct MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: How do I connect Inform Direct to OpenAI Agents SDK?

You initialize the server via MCPServerStreamableHttp and pass it into your agent constructor. It handles tool discovery automatically. Make sure your environment variables include the necessary API keys.

Directly manage your UK corporate filings and share registers using Inform Direct tools inside your OpenAI Agents SDK production pipeline.

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Connect Inform Direct MCP to OpenAI Agents SDK

Create your Vinkius account to connect Inform Direct 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.

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Setup Inform Direct with OpenAI Agents SDK

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Automate company data and filing workflows

Your agent uses `add_company` and `list_companies` to keep your internal records synced with Companies House without manual input. It handles the heavy lifting of data retrieval so you can focus on compliance. By using `list_filings` and `get_filing_status`, your agent tracks upcoming deadlines automatically. It flags potential filing gaps before they become penalties.

Verify corporate records with Inform Direct

Use `list_directors` and `list_shareholders` to pull exact ownership data into your agent's context. This ensures the information driving your decisions is always current. Your agent runs `get_company` to fetch specific legal entity details when needed. It keeps your data clean by calling these tools directly from the source.

Manage your MCP Server securely

The `check_informdirect_status` tool provides instant feedback on your connection health. Your agent knows immediately if the API is reachable before starting a task. If you need to clean up your workspace, `remove_company` clears the record from your local view. This tool safely ignores the Companies House registry, keeping your production environment tidy.

Setup guide

Set up Inform Direct 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 Inform Direct tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Inform Direct tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Inform Direct 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="Inform Direct Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Inform Direct 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 Inform Direct MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

You initialize the server via `MCPServerStreamableHttp` and pass it into your agent constructor. It handles tool discovery automatically. Make sure your environment variables include the necessary API keys.

Yes, but keep an eye on the Companies House API limits. Your agent can loop through `list_filings` to monitor large portfolios efficiently.

You get the latest data available from the registry when calling `get_filing_status`. It is the most reliable way to check your compliance standing.

Your data stays within your controlled environment. This MCP Server only acts as a bridge between your agent and the Inform Direct API, using encrypted transport for every request.

The agent catches the error and reports it back to your logs. You can implement retry logic in your Python code to handle temporary connection blips.

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