Scopus MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDKGive OpenAI Agents SDK instant access to 10 tools to Get Abstract, Get Affiliation, Get Author, and more
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Scopus through Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails. no manual schema definitions required.
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The Scopus MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 10 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="Scopus Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Scopus. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Scopus"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Scopus MCP Server
Connect your Scopus API credentials to any AI agent and unlock the power of Elsevier's massive research database through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Scopus through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Scopus, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Advanced Search — Query Scopus abstracts and metadata using Boolean syntax and field codes like TITLE-ABS-KEY() or PUBYEAR
- Author & Institution Profiles — Retrieve detailed profiles, including H-index, affiliation history, and publication lists
- Citation Metrics — Get comprehensive citation overviews, counts, and summaries by year for any document via DOI or Scopus ID
- Journal Insights — Access metadata for serials including CiteScore, SJR, and SNIP metrics to evaluate publication impact
- PlumX Metrics — Inspect social media mentions, usage, and altmetrics to understand the broader reach of scientific work
The Scopus MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 Scopus tools available for OpenAI Agents SDK
When OpenAI Agents SDK connects to Scopus through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning academic-literature, citation-database, research-metrics, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get abstract on Scopus
Get detailed metadata for a specific document
Get affiliation on Scopus
Get detailed profile for an institution
Get author on Scopus
Get detailed profile for a specific author
Get citation count on Scopus
Get abstract citation count
Get citation overview on Scopus
Get citation counts and summaries by year
Get plumx metrics on Scopus
Get Altmetrics for Scopus documents
Get serial title on Scopus
Get metadata about journals (metrics like CiteScore, SJR, SNIP)
Search affiliation on Scopus
Search Scopus institutional profiles
Search author on Scopus
Search Scopus author profiles
Search scopus on Scopus
Search Scopus abstracts and metadata
Connect Scopus to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Scopus into OpenAI Agents SDK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind 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 Scopus MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Scopus 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
Scopus + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Scopus MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Scopus, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Scopus, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Scopus tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Scopus to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Example Prompts for Scopus in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Scopus immediately.
"Search Scopus for papers about 'Large Language Models' published in 2024."
"Get the citation overview for DOI 10.1016/j.future.2023.01.001."
"Find the profile and H-index for author ID 7004212771."
Troubleshooting Scopus MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Scopus to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Scopus + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Scopus 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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