Arcadia Plug MCP Server for AutoGen 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Arcadia Plug as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import 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="arcadia_plug_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Arcadia Plug. "
"6 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Arcadia Plug MCP Server
The Arcadia Plug MCP Server provides a direct natural language interface to your Arcadia utility data platform. Empower your AI agent to retrieve historical utility bills, monitor meter readings, and audit utility credentials across multiple providers without leaving your workflow.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Arcadia Plug tools. Connect 6 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.
Key Features
- Account Management — List all linked utility accounts and access detailed metadata including account numbers and statuses.
- Statement Retrieval — Access historical utility bills and statements, providing total charges and billing periods.
- Meter Monitoring — List individual meters and service points associated with your accounts for granular usage tracking.
- Credential Oversight — Track and manage the utility portal credentials used to fetch your data.
- Unified Data Access — Interface with hundreds of utility providers through a single, consistent API.
- Secure OAuth 2.0 — Uses secure Client Credentials flow to ensure safe access to your organization's data.
The Arcadia Plug MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Arcadia Plug to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Arcadia Plug MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 6 tools from Arcadia Plug automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Arcadia Plug MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Arcadia Plug through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Arcadia Plug tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Arcadia Plug 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 Arcadia Plug tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Arcadia Plug tool responses in an isolated environment
Arcadia Plug + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Arcadia Plug MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Arcadia Plug while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Arcadia Plug, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Arcadia Plug data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Arcadia Plug responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Arcadia Plug MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Arcadia Plug to AutoGen via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Arcadia account connection
get_statement
Get details for a specific statement
list_accounts
List all utility accounts associated with your organization
list_credentials
List all utility login credentials
list_meters
List all utility meters
list_statements
List historical utility bills/statements
Example Prompts for Arcadia Plug in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Arcadia Plug immediately.
"List all utility accounts linked to my organization."
"Show me the last 3 statements for the 'ConEd' account."
"What meters are associated with account ID 'acc_998877'?"
Troubleshooting Arcadia Plug MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Arcadia Plug to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Arcadia Plug + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Arcadia Plug 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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Connect Arcadia Plug to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.