Ably MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 14 tools to Batch Presence, Batch Publish, Batch Push Publish, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMicrosoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Ably as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for AutoGen
The Ably MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminiimport asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="ably_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Ably. "
"14 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Ably MCP Server
Connect your Ably account to any AI agent to orchestrate real-time communication infrastructure through natural language. This server provides full access to the Ably REST API for robust pub/sub messaging and presence management.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Ably tools. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Messaging — Publish messages to single or multiple channels, retrieve message history, and update or delete existing messages.
- Presence Tracking — Monitor real-time member status and history within specific channels to see who is online.
- Push Notifications — Send direct push notifications to devices or client IDs for mobile and web engagement.
- Channel Management — List active channels, fetch metadata, and monitor usage statistics across your application.
- Security & Tokens — Revoke tokens before expiry to maintain tight control over your real-time infrastructure access.
The Ably MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 14 Ably tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Ably through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning pub-sub, real-time-messaging, push-notifications, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Batch presence on Ably
Get presence for multiple channels
Batch publish on Ably
Publish messages to multiple channels at once
Batch push publish on Ably
Publish batch push notifications
Get channel metadata on Ably
Get metadata for a specific channel
Get message on Ably
Get a specific message by serial
Get messages on Ably
Retrieve message history for a channel
Get presence on Ably
Get current presence members for a channel
Get presence history on Ably
Get presence history for a channel
Get stats on Ably
Retrieve application usage statistics
List channels on Ably
Enumerate all active channels
Publish message on Ably
Publish a message to a specific channel
Push publish on Ably
Publish a direct push notification
Revoke tokens on Ably
Requires revocableTokens: true on the API key. Revoke Ably tokens before their expiry
Update message on Ably
Update, delete, or append to a message
Connect Ably to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Ably into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the Ably MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Ably through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Ably tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Ably tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Ably tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Ably tool responses in an isolated environment
Ably + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Ably MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Ably while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Ably, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Ably data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Ably responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Ably in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Ably immediately.
"Publish a message to the 'orders' channel with the event name 'new_order' and data '{"id": 123}'"
"Check who is currently online in the 'chat-room-1' channel."
"Show me the usage statistics for my Ably application."
Troubleshooting Ably MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Ably to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Ably + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ably MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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