LiftedWork MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 6 tools to Create Project, Create Task, List Clients, and more
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect LiftedWork through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
Ask AI about this App Connector for OpenAI Agents SDK
The LiftedWork app connector for OpenAI Agents SDK is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 6 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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="LiftedWork Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with LiftedWork. "
"You have access to 6 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from LiftedWork"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About LiftedWork MCP Server
Connect your LiftedWork account to any AI agent and manage staffing through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 6 tools from LiftedWork through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries LiftedWork, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Candidate Management — Browse candidates, inspect profiles, and track status
- Placement Tracking — Monitor active placements and contract details
- Job Listings — List open positions and their requirements
The LiftedWork MCP Server exposes 6 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.
All 6 LiftedWork tools available for OpenAI Agents SDK
When OpenAI Agents SDK connects to LiftedWork through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning staffing, candidate-management, job-listings, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create a new project
Pass task data as a JSON string. Create a new task
List all clients
List all projects
List all agency tasks
List all time tracking entries
Connect LiftedWork to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire LiftedWork into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install the SDK
pip install openai-agents in your Python environmentReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.comRun the script
python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the LiftedWork MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with LiftedWork 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
LiftedWork + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the LiftedWork MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query LiftedWork, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries LiftedWork, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through LiftedWork tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query LiftedWork to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Example Prompts for LiftedWork in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with LiftedWork immediately.
"Show open positions and candidate pipeline status."
"Show candidates for the Senior Developer role."
"Show active placements and contract details."
Troubleshooting LiftedWork MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting LiftedWork to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
LiftedWork + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating LiftedWork 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.