How do I find my Ask Kodiak Group ID and API Key?

Log in to your Ask Kodiak account, go to **Company Settings**, and you will find your **Group ID** and **API Key** listed in the API section.

What is a NAICS code?

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is a standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Can I search for products by state?

Yes, use the `list_products` tool and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'NY', 'CA') in the `state` parameter to filter results.

Ask Kodiak MCP Server for AutoGen 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Ask Kodiak
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Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Ask Kodiak as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

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="ask_kodiak_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Ask Kodiak. "
                "7 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Ask Kodiak MCP Server

The Ask Kodiak MCP Server brings deep commercial insurance intelligence directly to your AI agent. Effortlessly search for insurance products, monitor carrier appetite, and manage industry classifications (NAICS) using simple natural language.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Ask Kodiak tools. Connect 7 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

Product Intelligence — Search across thousands of commercial insurance products based on eligibility, state, and classification.
Carrier Oversight — Access detailed information about insurance companies and their product portfolios.
Appetite Matching — Quickly identify which carriers have an appetite for specific risks or industries.
Classification Tools — Get NAICS code suggestions and search for industry classifications to ensure accurate risk assessment.
Real-time Data — Interface with the Ask Kodiak platform to get the most up-to-date insurance information.
Secure API Access — Uses industry-standard HTTP Basic Authentication with your Group ID and API Key.

The Ask Kodiak MCP Server exposes 7 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 Ask Kodiak to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Ask Kodiak 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 7 tools from Ask Kodiak automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Ask Kodiak MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Ask Kodiak through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Ask Kodiak tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Ask Kodiak 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 Ask Kodiak tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Ask Kodiak tool responses in an isolated environment

Ask Kodiak + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Ask Kodiak MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Ask Kodiak while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Ask Kodiak, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Ask Kodiak data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Ask Kodiak responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Ask Kodiak MCP Tools for AutoGen (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect Ask Kodiak to AutoGen via MCP:

get_account_check

Verify Ask Kodiak account connection

get_company_products

List all products offered by a specific company

get_product

Get full appetite and details for an insurance product

list_classifications

Search for industry classifications

list_companies

List insurance carriers and companies

list_products

Search for commercial insurance products

suggest_naics

Get NAICS code suggestions based on a query

Example Prompts for Ask Kodiak in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Ask Kodiak immediately.

"List insurance products for NAICS code '541511' in New York."

"Suggest NAICS codes for a 'Software Development' business."

"Show me all products offered by carrier 'The Hartford'."

Troubleshooting Ask Kodiak MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Ask Kodiak to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Ask Kodiak + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ask Kodiak MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call Ask Kodiak tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.