Vidyard MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Vidyard 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="Vidyard Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with Vidyard. "
"You have access to 10 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from Vidyard"
)
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 Vidyard MCP Server
Connect your Vidyard account to any AI agent and manage your business video library through natural conversation.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 10 tools from Vidyard through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Vidyard, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.
What you can do
- Video Library — List all video assets stored in your Vidyard dashboard and retrieve unique video IDs
- Metadata & Details — Get technical metadata for any video including length, encoding status, and descriptions
- Player Management — Create, update, and manage video players (facades) to customize how your content is embedded
- Video Organization — Attach videos to specific players and organize your content for different marketing or sales needs
- Direct Stream Access — Retrieve direct stream URLs and raw MP4 download links for various video qualities (480p, 720p, etc.)
- Asset Management — Rename players or permanently delete video assets and player containers from your dashboard
The Vidyard MCP Server exposes 10 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 Vidyard to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Vidyard 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 10 tools from Vidyard
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Vidyard MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Vidyard 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
Vidyard + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Vidyard MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query Vidyard, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents. one queries Vidyard, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Vidyard tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query Vidyard to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
Vidyard MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Vidyard to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
attach_video_to_player
Requires both player ID and video ID. Adds a video asset into a specific player container
create_empty_player
Creates a new, empty video player container
delete_video_asset
This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a video asset from Vidyard
delete_video_player
Note that the original video assets are not deleted. Permanently deletes a video player
get_player_details
Retrieves details for a specific video player
get_video_details
Retrieves technical metadata for a specific video asset
get_video_source_files
Retrieves direct stream URLs for various video qualities (480p, 720p, etc.)
list_video_players
Lists all configured video players (facades) in the account
list_videos
Lists all video assets stored in the Vidyard dashboard
update_player_name
Updates the display name or title of an existing player
Example Prompts for Vidyard in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Vidyard immediately.
"List all my videos in Vidyard."
"Get the direct download links for the 'Product Demo' video."
"Create a new player called 'Website Homepage' and attach my latest video to it."
Troubleshooting Vidyard MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting Vidyard to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
Vidyard + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Vidyard 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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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Vidyard to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.