Sitecore MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Sitecore 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="Sitecore Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Sitecore. "
"You have access to 9 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Sitecore"
)
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 Sitecore MCP Server
Connect your Sitecore instance to any AI agent and take full control of your enterprise CMS through natural conversation. Execute headless content operations without navigating the complex Sitecore Content Editor.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 9 tools from Sitecore through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Sitecore, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Item Management — Retrieve, create, update, and delete Sitecore items using their path or unique ID
- Content Search — Search deeply across your content tree using keywords, templates, and dates
- Site navigation — List item children to traverse the content tree hierarchy natively
- Templates & Layouts — List available templates and retrieve presentation/layout details (renderings and placeholders) for specific pages
- Workflows — Check the current workflow state of any item (e.g., Draft, Review, Published)
The Sitecore MCP Server exposes 9 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 Sitecore to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Sitecore 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 9 tools from Sitecore
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Sitecore MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Sitecore 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
Sitecore + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Sitecore MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Sitecore, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Sitecore, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Sitecore tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Sitecore to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Sitecore MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Sitecore to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
create_content_item
Requires parent ID, item name, and template ID. Creates a new item in the Sitecore content tree
delete_content_item
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Sitecore item
get_item_details
Retrieves details for a specific Sitecore item
get_item_layout
Retrieves the layout or presentation details for an item
get_workflow_state
Retrieves the current workflow state of an item
list_content_templates
g., "Page", "Article") are available for creating new items. Lists available content templates
list_item_children
Lists the immediate children of a specific item
search_content
Useful for broad discovery across the CMS. Searches for content items in Sitecore
update_content_item
Provide a JSON string of field name/value pairs. Updates the fields of an existing Sitecore item
Example Prompts for Sitecore in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Sitecore immediately.
"Can you check the workflow state for the `/sitecore/content/Home/AboutUs` item?"
"List the immediate children under `/sitecore/content/Home/Products`."
"Create a new item named 'SpringCampaign' using template `5F22...` under parent ID `3D66...`."
Troubleshooting Sitecore MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Sitecore to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Sitecore + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Sitecore 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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Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Sitecore to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
