Join MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Join 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="Join Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Join. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Join"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Join MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with JOIN's modern recruiting platform. This MCP server allows you to list job openings, retrieve candidate details, manage applications, and view organization departments directly through the JOIN API. Ideal for automating hiring workflows and talent acquisition.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Join through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Join, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
The Join MCP Server exposes 10 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 Join to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Join 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 10 tools from Join
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Join MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Join 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
Join + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Join MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Join, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Join, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Join tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Join to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Join MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Join to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
get_application
Returns answers to form questions, internal notes, and application status. Use when evaluating a specific applicant or moving them through the pipeline. Retrieves details for a specific application
get_candidate
Use this for detailed candidate vetting and interview preparation. Retrieves details for a specific candidate
get_job
Returns descriptions, requirements, and internal metadata. Use this when the user needs to analyze the specifics of a particular role or prepare content related to it. Retrieves details for a specific job
get_me
Use this to verify identity and check connection health. Gets details about your own authenticated user
list_applications
Includes candidate summaries and basic application info. Essential for monitoring recent applicant flow and identifying new leads in the recruitment process. Lists all job applications
list_candidates
Returns candidate profiles, contact info, and their association with jobs. Use this when the user wants to search for specific people or perform bulk talent management tasks. Lists all candidates in the system
list_departments
g., Engineering, Sales, HR). Useful for filtering jobs or organizing the recruiting workspace by functional areas. Lists all organization departments
list_jobs
Returns job titles, IDs, and current status. Use this as the primary entry point to identify specific jobs or to provide an overview of the current hiring pipeline. Lists all job postings in JOIN
list_locations
Use this when the user asks for jobs in specific regions or needs to audit location-based recruiting data. Lists all job locations
list_users
Useful for identifying hiring managers or checking account access permissions. Lists all users in your JOIN account
Example Prompts for Join in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Join immediately.
"List all active job postings in JOIN."
"Show me the latest candidate applications."
"Get details for candidate ID '123'."
Troubleshooting Join MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Join to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Join + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Join 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 Join to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.