# How to integrate Sourcegraph MCP with Pydantic AI

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Sourcegraph MCP with Pydantic AI",
  "toolkit": "Sourcegraph",
  "toolkit_slug": "sourcegraph",
  "framework": "Pydantic AI",
  "framework_slug": "pydantic-ai",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/pydantic-ai",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/pydantic-ai.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:26:47.043Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Sourcegraph to Pydantic AI using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Sourcegraph agent that can show all languages used in repo backend-service, compare latest two commits in project web-ui, list all files under src/utils in repo app-core through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your Pydantic AI agent real control over a Sourcegraph account through Composio's Sourcegraph MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Sourcegraph with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- How to set up your Composio API key and User ID
- How to create a Composio Tool Router session for Sourcegraph
- How to attach an MCP Server to a Pydantic AI agent
- How to stream responses and maintain chat history
- How to build a simple REPL-style chat interface to test your Sourcegraph workflows

## What is Pydantic AI?

Pydantic AI is a Python framework for building AI agents with strong typing and validation. It leverages Pydantic's data validation capabilities to create robust, type-safe AI applications.
Key features include:
- Type Safety: Built on Pydantic for automatic data validation
- MCP Support: Native support for Model Context Protocol servers
- Streaming: Built-in support for streaming responses
- Async First: Designed for async/await patterns

## What is the Sourcegraph MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Sourcegraph MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Sourcegraph account. It provides structured and secure access to your codebase, so your agent can perform actions like searching repositories, inspecting commits, fetching file contents, and analyzing code languages on your behalf.
- Repository discovery and listing: Let your agent list all repositories in your Sourcegraph instance, making it easy to navigate and select codebases for deeper analysis.
- Commit inspection and comparison: Have the agent fetch details about specific commits or compare two commits to see file-level changes and diffs in any repository.
- File content retrieval: Ask your agent to fetch the raw contents of any file in your codebase—no cloning or manual browsing required.
- Repository file and language enumeration: Enable the agent to list all files, directories, and programming languages used in a given repository for a comprehensive code overview.
- User identity and permissions checks: Let your agent verify the authenticated user or check site settings permissions before performing sensitive actions.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `SOURCEGRAPH_CHECK_SITE_SETTINGS_EDIT_PERMISSION` | Check Site Settings Edit Permission | Tool to check whether site settings can be edited through the API. Use when you need to confirm the API allows site settings edits before attempting configuration changes. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_COMPARE_COMMITS` | Compare Commits | Tool to compare two commits in a repository and retrieve their file diffs. Use after confirming the repository name and commit SHAs to inspect differences. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_GET_COMMIT_DETAILS` | Get Commit Details | Get detailed information about a specific commit in a repository. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_GET_CURRENT_USER` | Get Current User | Tool to retrieve information about the currently authenticated user. Use when needing confirmation of identity via Sourcegraph GraphQL API. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_GET_FILE_CONTENTS` | Get File Contents | Tool to fetch the contents of a specified file on the default branch. Use when you need raw file text without cloning the repo or using a slower code-host API. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_LIST_REPOSITORIES` | List Repositories | Tool to list repositories on the Sourcegraph instance. Use when you need to paginate through all available repositories. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_LIST_REPOSITORY_FILES` | List Repository Files | Tool to list all files and directories in a repository path. Use when you need to enumerate files in a repository without cloning. |
| `SOURCEGRAPH_LIST_REPOSITORY_LANGUAGES` | List repository languages | Tool to list languages used in a repository. Use when you need to determine the primary and all languages of a given repository; call after you have the repository name. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Sourcegraph MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Sourcegraph. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Sourcegraph operations on your behalf through a secure, permission-based interface.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- Python 3.9 or higher
- A Composio account with an active API key
- Basic familiarity with Python and async programming

### 1. Getting API Keys for OpenAI and Composio

OpenAI API Key
- Go to the [OpenAI dashboard](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/api-keys) and create an API key. You'll need credits to use the models, or you can connect to another model provider.
- Keep the API key safe.
Composio API Key
- Log in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_docs).
- Navigate to your API settings and generate a new API key.
- Store this key securely as you'll need it for authentication.

### 2. Install dependencies

Install the required libraries.
What's happening:
- composio connects your agent to external SaaS tools like Sourcegraph
- pydantic-ai lets you create structured AI agents with tool support
- python-dotenv loads your environment variables securely from a .env file
```bash
pip install composio pydantic-ai python-dotenv
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project root.
What's happening:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates your agent to Composio's API
- USER_ID associates your session with your account for secure tool access
- OPENAI_API_KEY to access OpenAI LLMs
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
```

### 4. Import dependencies

What's happening:
- We load environment variables and import required modules
- Composio manages connections to Sourcegraph
- MCPServerStreamableHTTP connects to the Sourcegraph MCP server endpoint
- Agent from Pydantic AI lets you define and run the AI assistant
```python
import asyncio
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from composio import Composio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHTTP

load_dotenv()
```

### 5. Create a Tool Router Session

What's happening:
- We're creating a Tool Router session that gives your agent access to Sourcegraph tools
- The create method takes the user ID and specifies which toolkits should be available
- The returned session.mcp.url is the MCP server URL that your agent will use
```python
async def main():
    api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
    user_id = os.getenv("USER_ID")
    if not api_key or not user_id:
        raise RuntimeError("Set COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID in your environment")

    # Create a Composio Tool Router session for Sourcegraph
    composio = Composio(api_key=api_key)
    session = composio.create(
        user_id=user_id,
        toolkits=["sourcegraph"],
    )
    url = session.mcp.url
    if not url:
        raise ValueError("Composio session did not return an MCP URL")
```

### 6. Initialize the Pydantic AI Agent

What's happening:
- The MCP client connects to the Sourcegraph endpoint
- The agent uses GPT-5 to interpret user commands and perform Sourcegraph operations
- The instructions field defines the agent's role and behavior
```python
# Attach the MCP server to a Pydantic AI Agent
sourcegraph_mcp = MCPServerStreamableHTTP(url, headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY})
agent = Agent(
    "openai:gpt-5",
    toolsets=[sourcegraph_mcp],
    instructions=(
        "You are a Sourcegraph assistant. Use Sourcegraph tools to help users "
        "with their requests. Ask clarifying questions when needed."
    ),
)
```

### 7. Build the chat interface

What's happening:
- The agent reads input from the terminal and streams its response
- Sourcegraph API calls happen automatically under the hood
- The model keeps conversation history to maintain context across turns
```python
# Simple REPL with message history
history = []
print("Chat started! Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n")
print("Try asking the agent to help you with Sourcegraph.\n")

while True:
    user_input = input("You: ").strip()
    if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit", "bye"}:
        print("\nGoodbye!")
        break
    if not user_input:
        continue

    print("\nAgent is thinking...\n", flush=True)

    async with agent.run_stream(user_input, message_history=history) as stream_result:
        collected_text = ""
        async for chunk in stream_result.stream_output():
            text_piece = None
            if isinstance(chunk, str):
                text_piece = chunk
            elif hasattr(chunk, "delta") and isinstance(chunk.delta, str):
                text_piece = chunk.delta
            elif hasattr(chunk, "text"):
                text_piece = chunk.text
            if text_piece:
                collected_text += text_piece
        result = stream_result

    print(f"Agent: {collected_text}\n")
    history = result.all_messages()
```

### 8. Run the application

What's happening:
- The asyncio loop launches the agent and keeps it running until you exit
```python
if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(main())
```

## Complete Code

```python
import asyncio
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from composio import Composio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHTTP

load_dotenv()

async def main():
    api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
    user_id = os.getenv("USER_ID")
    if not api_key or not user_id:
        raise RuntimeError("Set COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID in your environment")

    # Create a Composio Tool Router session for Sourcegraph
    composio = Composio(api_key=api_key)
    session = composio.create(
        user_id=user_id,
        toolkits=["sourcegraph"],
    )
    url = session.mcp.url
    if not url:
        raise ValueError("Composio session did not return an MCP URL")

    # Attach the MCP server to a Pydantic AI Agent
    sourcegraph_mcp = MCPServerStreamableHTTP(url, headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY})
    agent = Agent(
        "openai:gpt-5",
        toolsets=[sourcegraph_mcp],
        instructions=(
            "You are a Sourcegraph assistant. Use Sourcegraph tools to help users "
            "with their requests. Ask clarifying questions when needed."
        ),
    )

    # Simple REPL with message history
    history = []
    print("Chat started! Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end.\n")
    print("Try asking the agent to help you with Sourcegraph.\n")

    while True:
        user_input = input("You: ").strip()
        if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit", "bye"}:
            print("\nGoodbye!")
            break
        if not user_input:
            continue

        print("\nAgent is thinking...\n", flush=True)

        async with agent.run_stream(user_input, message_history=history) as stream_result:
            collected_text = ""
            async for chunk in stream_result.stream_output():
                text_piece = None
                if isinstance(chunk, str):
                    text_piece = chunk
                elif hasattr(chunk, "delta") and isinstance(chunk.delta, str):
                    text_piece = chunk.delta
                elif hasattr(chunk, "text"):
                    text_piece = chunk.text
                if text_piece:
                    collected_text += text_piece
            result = stream_result

        print(f"Agent: {collected_text}\n")
        history = result.all_messages()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(main())
```

## Conclusion

You've built a Pydantic AI agent that can interact with Sourcegraph through Composio's Tool Router. With this setup, your agent can perform real Sourcegraph actions through natural language.
You can extend this further by:
- Adding other toolkits like Gmail, HubSpot, or Salesforce
- Building a web-based chat interface around this agent
- Using multiple MCP endpoints to enable cross-app workflows (for example, Gmail + Sourcegraph for workflow automation)
This architecture makes your AI agent "agent-native", able to securely use APIs in a unified, composable way without custom integrations.

## How to build Sourcegraph MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/sourcegraph/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Sourcegraph MCP?

With a standalone Sourcegraph MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Sourcegraph tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Sourcegraph and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Pydantic AI?

Yes, you can. Pydantic AI fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Sourcegraph tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Sourcegraph while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Sourcegraph scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Sourcegraph data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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