OpenAPI Tools Overview
OpenAPI Tools provides a unified toolkit for creating, managing, and using AI tools across different LLM platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and LangChain.
The most critical aspect to understand is that tool execution happens on your server where you’re using the SDK. This means:
- We provide an automated way of generating, managing, and executing AI tools.
- Your data stays within your environment during execution.
Key Features
✅ Centralized tool management – Convert Swagger/OpenAPI specs into structured AI tools automatically.
✅ Multi-platform compatibility – Execute tools in OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, and more.
✅ Local & Cloud Serving – Fetch tools locally via a folder path or use API-Key .
✅ MCP, Python, and Node.js Support – Download tool code in multiple formats for flexible deployments.
✅ Easy Integration – Use our Python and TypeScript SDKs for seamless interaction.
MCP Support
We offer MCP (Model Context Protocol) compatibility, allowing tools to be executed in a standardized way for LLMs that support structured function calls. You can:
- Download tools in MCP format and integrate them into MCP-compliant AI models.
- Use OpenAPI Tools SDK for a more automated and user-friendly tool execution process.
Comparison: MCP vs. OpenAPI Tools Approach
| Feature | OpenAPI Tools (Our Approach) | MCP (Model Context Protocol) |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Creation | Automatic via Swagger/OpenAPI | Manual tool definition |
| Execution Method | SDK-based (local or API key) | Model-native execution |
| Supported Platforms | OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain | Any MCP-compatible system |
| Ease of Use | Plug-and-play with auto-generated tools | Requires manual setup |
| Hosting Options | API-based, local execution (ZIP) | Self-hosted or cloud |
| Code Download | Python, Node.js, MCP formats | MCP standard only |
| Interoperability | Works across multiple LLM providers | AI models must support MCP |
Both approaches have their strengths! OpenAPI Tools is ideal for fast development and ease of use, while MCP is great for open-standard integration with LLMs. 🚀
Getting Started
Install via NPM (TypeScript SDK)
npm install @reacter/openapitoolsInstall via Pip (Python SDK)
pip install reacter-openapitools