Ably MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 14 tools to Batch Presence, Batch Publish, Batch Push Publish, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersLlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Ably as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
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The Ably MCP Server for LlamaIndex is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Ably. "
"You have 14 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Ably?"
)
print(response)
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.
LlamaIndex agents combine Ably tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 14 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
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 LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
When LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Ably into LlamaIndex. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use LlamaIndex with the Ably MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with Ably through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Ably tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain Ably tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Ably, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what Ably tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Ably + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the Ably MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine Ably real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query Ably to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Ably for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain Ably queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Example Prompts for Ably in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex 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 LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting Ably to LlamaIndex through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpAbly + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ably MCP Server with LlamaIndex.
How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?
Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?
Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?
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