# How to integrate Winston ai MCP with OpenAI Agents SDK

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Winston ai MCP with OpenAI Agents SDK",
  "toolkit": "Winston ai",
  "toolkit_slug": "winston_ai",
  "framework": "OpenAI Agents SDK",
  "framework_slug": "open-ai-agents-sdk",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/winston_ai/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/winston_ai/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:30:22.723Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Winston ai to the OpenAI Agents SDK using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Winston ai agent that can check if this essay is ai-generated, scan this article for plagiarism online, compare your draft to published version through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent real control over a Winston ai account through Composio's Winston ai MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Winston ai with

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

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Get and set up your OpenAI and Composio API keys
- Install the necessary dependencies
- Initialize Composio and create a Tool Router session for Winston ai
- Configure an AI agent that can use Winston ai as a tool
- Run a live chat session where you can ask the agent to perform Winston ai operations

## What is OpenAI Agents SDK?

The OpenAI Agents SDK is a lightweight framework for building AI agents that can use tools and maintain conversation state. It provides a simple interface for creating agents with hosted MCP tool support.
Key features include:
- Hosted MCP Tools: Connect to external services through hosted MCP endpoints
- SQLite Sessions: Persist conversation history across interactions
- Simple API: Clean interface with Agent, Runner, and tool configuration
- Streaming Support: Real-time response streaming for interactive applications

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

The Winston ai MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Winston ai account. It provides structured and secure access to your content verification tools, so your agent can perform actions like detecting AI-generated text, checking for plagiarism, and comparing document similarity on your behalf.
- AI-generated text detection: Instantly analyze any text to determine if it was written by an AI or a human, helping you maintain content authenticity across your projects.
- Plagiarism checking: Let your agent verify the originality of written content by scanning for duplicated or copied material from online sources.
- Text similarity comparison: Automatically compare two pieces of text to assess overlap, paraphrasing, or potential content reuse.
- Batch content verification: Evaluate multiple documents or content snippets at once, streamlining quality assurance for writers, editors, and content managers.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `WINSTON_AI_AI_TEXT_DETECTION` | AI Text Detection | Tool to detect AI-generated text. Use when you need to assess whether a given text is AI-generated. Each call consumes credits based on word count. |
| `WINSTON_AI_PLAGIARISM_DETECTION` | Plagiarism Detection | Tool to detect plagiarism. Use after preparing text to verify originality against online sources. |
| `WINSTON_AI_TEXT_COMPARE` | TEXT_COMPARE | Tool to compare two texts. Use when you need to measure similarity between two final texts. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

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

The Winston ai MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Winston ai. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Winston ai 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:
- Composio API Key and OpenAI API Key
- Primary know-how of OpenAI Agents SDK
- A live Winston ai project
- Some knowledge of Python or Typescript

### 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).
- Go to Settings and copy your API key.

### 2. Install dependencies

Install the Composio SDK and the OpenAI Agents SDK.
```python
pip install composio_openai_agents openai-agents python-dotenv
```

```typescript
npm install @composio/openai-agents @openai/agents dotenv
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file and add your OpenAI and Composio API keys.
```bash
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...your-api-key
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your-api-key
USER_ID=composio_user@gmail.com
```

### 4. Import dependencies

What's happening:
- You're importing all necessary libraries.
- The Composio and OpenAIAgentsProvider classes are imported to connect your OpenAI agent to Composio tools like Winston ai.
```python
import asyncio
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from composio import Composio
from composio_openai_agents import OpenAIAgentsProvider
from agents import Agent, Runner, HostedMCPTool, SQLiteSession
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { OpenAIAgentsProvider } from '@composio/openai-agents';
import { Agent, hostedMcpTool, run, OpenAIConversationsSession } from '@openai/agents';
import * as readline from 'readline';
```

### 5. Set up the Composio instance

No description provided.
```python
load_dotenv()

api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
user_id = os.getenv("USER_ID")

if not api_key:
    raise RuntimeError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set. Create a .env file with COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_key")

# Initialize Composio
composio = Composio(api_key=api_key, provider=OpenAIAgentsProvider())
```

```typescript
dotenv.config();

const composioApiKey = process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY;
const userId = process.env.USER_ID;

if (!composioApiKey) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set. Create a .env file with COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_key');
}
if (!userId) {
  throw new Error('USER_ID is not set');
}

// Initialize Composio
const composio = new Composio({
  apiKey: composioApiKey,
  provider: new OpenAIAgentsProvider(),
});
```

### 6. Create a Tool Router session

What is happening:
- You give the Tool Router the user id and the toolkits you want available. Here, it is only winston_ai.
- The router checks the user's Winston ai connection and prepares the MCP endpoint.
- The returned session.mcp.url is the MCP URL that your agent will use to access Winston ai.
- This approach keeps things lightweight and lets the agent request Winston ai tools only when needed during the conversation.
```python
# Create a Winston ai Tool Router session
session = composio.create(
    user_id=user_id,
    toolkits=["winston_ai"]
)

mcp_url = session.mcp.url
```

```typescript
// Create Tool Router session for Winston ai
const session = await composio.create(userId as string, {
  toolkits: ['winston_ai'],
});
const mcpUrl = session.mcp.url;
```

### 7. Configure the agent

No description provided.
```python
# Configure agent with MCP tool
agent = Agent(
    name="Assistant",
    model="gpt-5",
    instructions=(
        "You are a helpful assistant that can access Winston ai. "
        "Help users perform Winston ai operations through natural language."
    ),
    tools=[
        HostedMCPTool(
            tool_config={
                "type": "mcp",
                "server_label": "tool_router",
                "server_url": mcp_url,
                "headers": {"x-api-key": api_key},
                "require_approval": "never",
            }
        )
    ],
)
```

```typescript
// Configure agent with MCP tool
const agent = new Agent({
  name: 'Assistant',
  model: 'gpt-5',
  instructions:
    'You are a helpful assistant that can access Winston ai. Help users perform Winston ai operations through natural language.',
  tools: [
    hostedMcpTool({
      serverLabel: 'tool_router',
      serverUrl: mcpUrl,
      headers: { 'x-api-key': composioApiKey },
      requireApproval: 'never',
    }),
  ],
});
```

### 8. Start chat loop and handle conversation

No description provided.
```python
print("\nComposio Tool Router session created.")

chat_session = SQLiteSession("conversation_openai_toolrouter")

print("\nChat started. Type your requests below.")
print("Commands: 'exit', 'quit', or 'q' to end\n")

async def main():
    try:
        result = await Runner.run(
            agent,
            "What can you help me with?",
            session=chat_session
        )
        print(f"Assistant: {result.final_output}\n")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}\n")

    while True:
        user_input = input("You: ").strip()
        if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit", "q"}:
            print("Goodbye!")
            break

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent,
            user_input,
            session=chat_session
        )
        print(f"Assistant: {result.final_output}\n")

asyncio.run(main())
```

```typescript
// Keep conversation state across turns
const conversationSession = new OpenAIConversationsSession();

// Simple CLI
const rl = readline.createInterface({
  input: process.stdin,
  output: process.stdout,
  prompt: 'You: ',
});

console.log('\nComposio Tool Router session created.');
console.log('\nChat started. Type your requests below.');
console.log("Commands: 'exit', 'quit', or 'q' to end\n");

try {
  const first = await run(agent, 'What can you help me with?', { session: conversationSession });
  console.log(`Assistant: ${first.finalOutput}\n`);
} catch (e) {
  console.error('Error:', e instanceof Error ? e.message : e, '\n');
}

rl.prompt();

rl.on('line', async (userInput) => {
  const text = userInput.trim();

  if (['exit', 'quit', 'q'].includes(text.toLowerCase())) {
    console.log('Goodbye!');
    rl.close();
    process.exit(0);
  }

  if (!text) {
    rl.prompt();
    return;
  }

  try {
    const result = await run(agent, text, { session: conversationSession });
    console.log(`\nAssistant: ${result.finalOutput}\n`);
  } catch (e) {
    console.error('Error:', e instanceof Error ? e.message : e, '\n');
  }

  rl.prompt();
});

rl.on('close', () => {
  console.log('\n👋 Session ended.');
  process.exit(0);
});
```

## Complete Code

```python
import asyncio
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv

from composio import Composio
from composio_openai_agents import OpenAIAgentsProvider
from agents import Agent, Runner, HostedMCPTool, SQLiteSession

load_dotenv()

api_key = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
user_id = os.getenv("USER_ID")

if not api_key:
    raise RuntimeError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set. Create a .env file with COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_key")

# Initialize Composio
composio = Composio(api_key=api_key, provider=OpenAIAgentsProvider())

# Create Tool Router session
session = composio.create(
    user_id=user_id,
    toolkits=["winston_ai"]
)
mcp_url = session.mcp.url

# Configure agent with MCP tool
agent = Agent(
    name="Assistant",
    model="gpt-5",
    instructions=(
        "You are a helpful assistant that can access Winston ai. "
        "Help users perform Winston ai operations through natural language."
    ),
    tools=[
        HostedMCPTool(
            tool_config={
                "type": "mcp",
                "server_label": "tool_router",
                "server_url": mcp_url,
                "headers": {"x-api-key": api_key},
                "require_approval": "never",
            }
        )
    ],
)

print("\nComposio Tool Router session created.")

chat_session = SQLiteSession("conversation_openai_toolrouter")

print("\nChat started. Type your requests below.")
print("Commands: 'exit', 'quit', or 'q' to end\n")

async def main():
    try:
        result = await Runner.run(
            agent,
            "What can you help me with?",
            session=chat_session
        )
        print(f"Assistant: {result.final_output}\n")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error: {e}\n")

    while True:
        user_input = input("You: ").strip()
        if user_input.lower() in {"exit", "quit", "q"}:
            print("Goodbye!")
            break

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent,
            user_input,
            session=chat_session
        )
        print(f"Assistant: {result.final_output}\n")

asyncio.run(main())
```

```typescript
import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';
import { OpenAIAgentsProvider } from '@composio/openai-agents';
import { Agent, hostedMcpTool, run, OpenAIConversationsSession } from '@openai/agents';
import * as readline from 'readline';

const composioApiKey = process.env.COMPOSIO_API_KEY;
const userId = process.env.USER_ID;

if (!composioApiKey) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set. Create a .env file with COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_key');
}
if (!userId) {
  throw new Error('USER_ID is not set');
}

// Initialize Composio
const composio = new Composio({
  apiKey: composioApiKey,
  provider: new OpenAIAgentsProvider(),
});

async function main() {
  // Create Tool Router session
  const session = await composio.create(userId as string, {
    toolkits: ['winston_ai'],
  });
  const mcpUrl = session.mcp.url;

  // Configure agent with MCP tool
  const agent = new Agent({
    name: 'Assistant',
    model: 'gpt-5',
    instructions:
      'You are a helpful assistant that can access Winston ai. Help users perform Winston ai operations through natural language.',
    tools: [
      hostedMcpTool({
        serverLabel: 'tool_router',
        serverUrl: mcpUrl,
        headers: { 'x-api-key': composioApiKey },
        requireApproval: 'never',
      }),
    ],
  });

  // Keep conversation state across turns
  const conversationSession = new OpenAIConversationsSession();

  // Simple CLI
  const rl = readline.createInterface({
    input: process.stdin,
    output: process.stdout,
    prompt: 'You: ',
  });

  console.log('\nComposio Tool Router session created.');
  console.log('\nChat started. Type your requests below.');
  console.log("Commands: 'exit', 'quit', or 'q' to end\n");

  try {
    const first = await run(agent, 'What can you help me with?', { session: conversationSession });
    console.log(`Assistant: ${first.finalOutput}\n`);
  } catch (e) {
    console.error('Error:', e instanceof Error ? e.message : e, '\n');
  }

  rl.prompt();

  rl.on('line', async (userInput) => {
    const text = userInput.trim();

    if (['exit', 'quit', 'q'].includes(text.toLowerCase())) {
      console.log('Goodbye!');
      rl.close();
      process.exit(0);
    }

    if (!text) {
      rl.prompt();
      return;
    }

    try {
      const result = await run(agent, text, { session: conversationSession });
      console.log(`\nAssistant: ${result.finalOutput}\n`);
    } catch (e) {
      console.error('Error:', e instanceof Error ? e.message : e, '\n');
    }

    rl.prompt();
  });

  rl.on('close', () => {
    console.log('\nSession ended.');
    process.exit(0);
  });
}

main().catch((err) => {
  console.error('Fatal error:', err);
  process.exit(1);
});
```

## Conclusion

This was a starter code for integrating Winston ai MCP with OpenAI Agents SDK to build a functional AI agent that can interact with Winston ai.
Key features:
- Hosted MCP tool integration through Composio's Tool Router
- SQLite session persistence for conversation history
- Simple async chat loop for interactive testing
You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom business logic, or building a web interface around the agent.

## How to build Winston ai MCP Agent with another framework

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

## Related Toolkits

- [Composio](https://composio.dev/toolkits/composio) - Composio is an integration platform that connects AI agents with hundreds of business tools. It streamlines authentication and lets you trigger actions across services—no custom code needed.
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- [Perplexityai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/perplexityai) - Perplexityai delivers natural, conversational AI models for generating human-like text. Instantly get context-aware, high-quality responses for chat, search, or complex workflows.
- [Browser tool](https://composio.dev/toolkits/browser_tool) - Browser tool is a virtual browser integration that lets AI agents interact with the web programmatically. It enables automated browsing, scraping, and action-taking from any AI workflow.
- [Ai ml api](https://composio.dev/toolkits/ai_ml_api) - Ai ml api is a suite of AI/ML models for natural language and image tasks. It provides fast, scalable access to advanced AI capabilities for your apps and workflows.
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- [Astica ai](https://composio.dev/toolkits/astica_ai) - Astica ai provides APIs for computer vision, NLP, and voice synthesis. Integrate advanced AI features into your app with a single API key.
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- [Botpress](https://composio.dev/toolkits/botpress) - Botpress is an open-source platform for building, deploying, and managing chatbots. It helps teams automate conversations and deliver rich, interactive messaging experiences.
- [Chatbotkit](https://composio.dev/toolkits/chatbotkit) - Chatbotkit is a platform for building and managing AI-powered chatbots using robust APIs and SDKs. It lets you easily add conversational AI to your apps for better user engagement.
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- [Context7 MCP](https://composio.dev/toolkits/context7_mcp) - Context7 MCP delivers live, version-specific code docs and examples right from the source. It helps developers and AI agents instantly retrieve authoritative programming info—no more out-of-date docs.
- [Customgpt](https://composio.dev/toolkits/customgpt) - CustomGPT.ai lets you build and deploy chatbots tailored to your own data and business needs. Get precise and context-aware AI conversations without writing code.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Winston ai MCP?

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

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with OpenAI Agents SDK?

Yes, you can. OpenAI Agents SDK 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 Winston ai tools.

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

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Winston ai 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 Winston ai data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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