ShipCompliant MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect ShipCompliant 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="ShipCompliant Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with ShipCompliant. "
"You have access to 8 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from ShipCompliant"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About ShipCompliant MCP Server
Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 8 tools from ShipCompliant through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries ShipCompliant, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
- Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
- Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
- License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
- State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
- Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
- Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications
The ShipCompliant MCP Server exposes 8 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 ShipCompliant to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ShipCompliant 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 8 tools from ShipCompliant
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the ShipCompliant MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with ShipCompliant 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
ShipCompliant + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the ShipCompliant MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query ShipCompliant, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries ShipCompliant, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through ShipCompliant tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query ShipCompliant to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
ShipCompliant MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ShipCompliant to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
calculate_tax
Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax
check_compliance
Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance
check_license_status
Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state
get_shipping_rules
Get state shipping rules
get_state_rules
Get state alcohol rules
list_carriers
List approved carriers
list_licenses
Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses
list_products
List registered products
Example Prompts for ShipCompliant in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with ShipCompliant immediately.
"Can we ship Pinot Noir from California to Texas?"
"Calculate alcohol taxes for a $50 bottle of wine shipped to New York."
"Show my active shipping licenses for California."
Troubleshooting ShipCompliant MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting ShipCompliant to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
ShipCompliant + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.