How to Use the Retable MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Q: Can my OpenAI Agents SDK setup write new rows to Retable tables?

Yes. The agent uses the createrecord tool to append new rows directly. You can set up guardrails in the SDK to inspect the payload before it gets written to your spreadsheet.

Q: Does the Retable MCP Server support schema updates?

The MCP Server lets your agent inspect schemas using gettable and listtables. It does not support modifying the table schema itself, ensuring your agent cannot accidentally delete columns.

Give your OpenAI Agents SDK tools to read, write, and structure relational spreadsheet data in Retable with built-in guardrails.

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Explore Retable structures with your OpenAI Agents SDK

The `list_projects` tool lets your agent discover the top-level workspaces available in your account. Once it identifies the target project, the agent invokes `list_tables` to map out the schema of the relational spreadsheets inside that project. This setup avoids hardcoding table IDs in your Python codebase. Your agent dynamically inspects the database structure using this MCP Server, allowing it to adapt to schema changes on the fly.

Safe record manipulation with built-in guardrails

The `create_record` tool inserts new rows into any designated table with strict adherence to your schema rules. When your agent needs to modify existing data, it relies on `update_record` to apply changes to specific fields. Before executing these writes, the SDK validates the agent's proposed action against your system guardrails. If an operation looks suspicious or malformed, you can intercept it before it hits the API, while using `delete_record` only when explicit clearance is given.

Verify connection status and pull raw record details

The `check_retable_status` tool verifies your API connectivity before your agent attempts complex data runs. This simple check keeps your agent from hanging on expired credentials during an MCP session. When auditing data, the agent uses `list_records` to pull entire sheets or `get_record` to inspect a single row. This granular control means your agent only pulls the specific data payload it needs to complete its task.

Setup guide

Set up Retable 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 Retable tools at runtime.
3

Create your Agent

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

Run the agent

Call Runner.run(agent, prompt) to execute. The agent invokes the appropriate Retable 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="Retable Agent",
            instructions="You have access to Retable tools.",
            mcp_servers=[server],
        )
        result = await Runner.run(agent, "List recent transactions")
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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Common questions about Retable MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK

Install openai-agents and initialize MCPServerStreamableHttp with your Vinkius endpoint. Pass this server instance into your agent's constructor to automatically discover all ten database tools.

Yes. The agent uses the `create_record` tool to append new rows directly. You can set up guardrails in the SDK to inspect the payload before it gets written to your spreadsheet.

The MCP Server lets your agent inspect schemas using `get_table` and `list_tables`. It does not support modifying the table schema itself, ensuring your agent cannot accidentally delete columns.

The MCP integration handles connection stability, but you should implement backoff logic in your Python code. Use `update_record` sequentially or space out your agent's loop to avoid hitting API thresholds.

Vinkius runs the server in an isolated, zero-trust sandbox. Your spreadsheet records and project schemas never persist on our infrastructure; they pass directly between your agent and Retable's API via secure HTTPS.

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