How to Use the Basis Calculator MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Calculate commodity basis directly within your OpenAI Agents SDK workflow to make precise marketing decisions.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers — Included with Plan

Connect Basis Calculator MCP to OpenAI Agents SDK

Create your Vinkius account to connect Basis Calculator to OpenAI Agents SDK — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.

GDPR Included with Plan

Setup Basis Calculator with OpenAI Agents SDK

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity Vinkius runs on Gemini

Gemini

Grok

Real-time basis determination

Get the exact difference between your local cash price and futures market rates immediately. Using `calculate_current_basis`, your agent determines if your current offer sits above or below parity. This MCP handles the math before your agent makes a move. You get a clear numeric value to confirm if selling now makes financial sense for your specific commodity position.

Historical benchmarking

Compare your current market standing against years of regional performance. The `get_historical_averages` tool provides the context needed to see if your local price is actually competitive. Your agent uses these figures to filter out noise. It relies on hard data rather than gut feelings when evaluating if you should hold or sell.

Predictive seasonal analysis

Project where your local market is heading based on established agricultural cycles. With `get_seasonality_trend`, the agent identifies typical price movements for the current time of year. This insight helps your agent anticipate future shifts. It allows you to plan your logistics around expected basis strengthening or weakening throughout the season.

Setup guide

Set up Basis Calculator MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
openai-agents package (pip install openai-agents)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents to install the OpenAI Agents SDK. The MCP integration is built-in — no extra dependencies needed.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use MCPServerSse with your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. The SDK auto-discovers all Basis Calculator tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

Pass the MCP to Agent(mcp_servers=[server]). The agent receives Basis Calculator tools as native definitions — JSON schemas resolve automatically.
4

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Basis Calculator tools and returns structured results. Copy the full example on the right to get started.

agent.py

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerSse

async def main():
    async with MCPServerSse(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as server:
        agent = Agent(
            name="Basis Calculator Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Basis Calculator tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Basis Calculator. 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.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Basis Calculator now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Basis Calculator MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Install the required packages and define your connection using the HTTP transport. Once you pass this MCP as a server parameter, the tools become available for your agent to call automatically.

Yes. The agent uses the returned values from the tools to execute logic based on the thresholds you define. You keep full control over the final action.

It can. You simply specify the commodity type when calling the tools, and the logic processes the input against the relevant dataset.

The tools rely on structured datasets provided to the system. You are responsible for the source data accuracy, which the tools then process for your agent.

Your local cash price data never leaves your environment. The MCP processes your figures locally and only returns the calculated basis result to your agent.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript