How to Use the McLeod Software MCP in Pydantic AI
Enforce strict schema validation for McLeod Software using Pydantic AI.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect McLeod Software MCP to Pydantic AI
Create your Vinkius account to connect McLeod Software to Pydantic AI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Strict schema validation for McLeod Software
Every response from `get_dispatch_details` is validated against your Pydantic models. If the data structure changes, the agent stops immediately to prevent silent failures. You get reliable data every time. This eliminates the risk of processing corrupted or unexpected values in your logistics pipeline.
Pydantic AI agent reliability
The agent utilizes `list_drivers` and `list_carriers` with full type safety. It ensures that every record returned matches your expected format before the logic proceeds. You save hours of debugging by catching issues at the source. The agent only works with verified data from your McLeod Software instance.
Type-safe MCP Server operations
You define the expected schema for `list_orders` in your code. Pydantic AI handles the verification at runtime, so you always know what your agent is processing. This approach brings predictability to your dispatch operations. It forces clean interactions with the underlying transport data.
Set up McLeod Software MCP in Pydantic AI
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
pydantic-ai-slim[fastmcp]package - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install Pydantic AI with FastMCP
Run
pip install "pydantic-ai-slim[fastmcp]". The FastMCP toolset replaces the deprecatedMCPServerHTTPclass with full protocol support. - 2
Configure the FastMCPToolset
Pass a JSON-style config dict to
FastMCPToolsetwith your Vinkius URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports Streamable HTTP, SSE, and Stdio transports. - 3
Create and run your agent
Pass the toolset to
Agent(toolsets=[toolset])and callagent.run(). Swapopenai:gpt-4ofor any supported model — Anthropic, Google, Mistral, or Groq.
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.toolsets.fastmcp import FastMCPToolset
toolset = FastMCPToolset({
"mcpServers": {
"mcleod-software-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
})
agent = Agent(
"openai:gpt-4o",
toolsets=[toolset],
system_prompt="You have access to McLeod Software tools.",
)
result = await agent.run("List recent McLeod Software transactions")
print(result.output) Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by McLeod Software. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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