OpenAI Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Manage your fine-tuning jobs and batch processing from your AI client.
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Why people use OpenAI
OpenAI for Managing Fine-Tuning Jobs
With this OpenAI MCP, you just tell your agent what you need. You can ask for a status update or cancel a job with a single sentence. It turns a multi-click process into a conversation, letting you stay focused on your code instead of your dashboard.
What Vinkius changes
You get a unified command center for your OpenAI resources inside your favorite AI capability.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Stopping a failed training run
An ML engineer realizes they uploaded a corrupted file.
- Real-world use case 02
Starting a high-volume batch job
A dev needs to process 10,000 requests cheaply.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing Assistant instructions
A product lead wants to check what capabilities their bots have.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete OpenAI capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenAI.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through OpenAI.
- 01 Capability
Cancel batch
Stop a running batch job immediately by providing the batch ID. This is useful for stopping jobs that are no longer needed.
- 02 Capability
Cancel fine tune
Stop a long-running or incorrect fine-tuning job to save on costs. The job status will change to cancelled.
- 03 Capability
Create batch
Start a new batch processing job with a specific input file and endpoint. It returns the batch ID for tracking.
- 04 Capability
Delete file
Remove an uploaded file from your account to free up space. This action is irreversible.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through OpenAI.
- 05 Capability
Get batch
Get the current status and details of a specific batch job. Use this to check progress on a per-job basis.
- 06 Capability
Get fine tune
Retrieve the specific status and metadata for a fine-tuning job. Useful for checking training completion.
- 07 Capability
Get model
Check the metadata, owner, and permissions for a specific model. Use this to verify a model exists before use.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through OpenAI.
- 08 Capability
List assistants
View all configured Assistants including their instructions and capabilities. Use this to audit your agent fleet.
- 09 Capability
List batches
See all active and completed batch jobs in your account. Each shows its status and request counts.
- 10 Capability
List files
Browse all uploaded files used for fine-tuning or the Assistants API. You can filter these by purpose.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through OpenAI.
- 11 Capability
List fine tunes
View your entire fine-tuning pipeline, including estimated finish times. Use this to monitor your training progress.
- 12 Capability
List models
See every model available to your account along with their capabilities. Use this to discover available options.
- 13 Capability
Get assistant
Pull specific details for a single OpenAI Assistant using its ID. This shows model info and instructions.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask OpenAI to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OpenAI from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it OpenAI, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable OpenAI for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the OpenAI URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable OpenAI in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using OpenAI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenAI, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using OpenAI
Ask Copilot: "Using OpenAI, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using OpenAI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using OpenAI, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"openai-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using OpenAI
Ask Cline: "Using OpenAI, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add openai-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nUi0FAK4SIEESzN3EN6rUcUtM1G2aBwB1LndkjlH/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using OpenAI
Ask Claude: "Using OpenAI, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work OpenAI can move forward.
This is for the ML engineer who's tired of clicking through dashboards at 2am to see if a training run finished, or the DevOps lead who needs to audit file usage across a team.
ML Engineer
Monitors fine-tuning progress and manages training files without leaving the IDE.
DevOps Engineer
Audits uploaded files and reviews batch statuses to keep the production pipeline clean.
Product Manager
Inspects Assistant configurations and discovers new models for upcoming features.
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Before you connect
Questions about OpenAI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the OpenAI MCP to manage my fine-tuning jobs?
Yes, you can use the OpenAI MCP to monitor, list, and cancel fine-tuning jobs. It lets you see the status of your training pipeline directly through your AI client.
How does the OpenAI MCP help with batch processing?
It allows you to create, track, and cancel batch jobs using natural language. You can check the status of large-scale API requests without leaving your workspace.
Can I delete files from my OpenAI account using this Connector?
Yes, you can use the delete_file capability via the OpenAI MCP to remove uploaded files. This helps you manage your storage and keep your account clean.
Does the OpenAI MCP work with Cursor or Claude?
Yes, the OpenAI MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. You just connect it via Vinkius and start managing your resources.
How do I see which models are available in my OpenAI account?
You can ask your agent to list all available models. The OpenAI MCP will pull the latest data on model IDs, owners, and permissions for you.
Can I use the OpenAI MCP to audit my Assistants?
Yes, it provides a way to list all your Assistants and inspect their specific instructions, models, and capabilities in one view.
How do I get my OpenAI API Key?
Log in to the OpenAI Platform, go to API Keys in the left sidebar, click Create new secret key, give it a name and copy the key immediately. it starts with sk-proj- and won't be shown again.
Can I monitor my fine-tuning jobs?
Yes! Use list_fine_tunes to see all fine-tuning jobs with their status (validating_files, queued, running, succeeded, failed, cancelled). Use get_fine_tune with a specific job ID for detailed info including training progress, estimated finish time and result model ID. You can also cancel running jobs with cancel_fine_tune.
Can I manage batch processing jobs?
Yes! Use list_batches to see all batch jobs, create_batch to submit new batches with an input file ID and endpoint, get_batch to check progress and cancel_batch to stop running jobs. Batches process requests asynchronously at a lower cost than individual API calls.
Can I list and inspect my Assistants?
Yes! Use list_assistants to see all configured Assistants with their models, capabilities (code interpreter, file search, function calling) and instructions. Use get_assistant with a specific assistant ID for full details including file IDs and metadata.
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