Bidsketch MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Bidsketch 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="bidsketch_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Bidsketch. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Bidsketch MCP Server
Connect your Bidsketch account to any AI agent and orchestrate your professional proposal workflows through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Bidsketch tools. Connect 10 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
- Proposal Management — List, retrieve, and create proposals to speed up your sales process.
- Client Oversight — Manage your client directory, including contact details and history.
- Template Discovery — Access and list your saved proposal templates for consistent document generation.
- Fee Auditing — List and verify the fees and line items associated with your proposals.
- User Profiles — Retrieve account and user information directly from your workspace.
The Bidsketch MCP Server exposes 10 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 Bidsketch to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bidsketch 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 10 tools from Bidsketch automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Bidsketch MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Bidsketch through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Bidsketch tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Bidsketch 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 Bidsketch tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Bidsketch tool responses in an isolated environment
Bidsketch + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Bidsketch MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Bidsketch while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Bidsketch, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Bidsketch data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Bidsketch responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Bidsketch MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bidsketch to AutoGen via MCP:
create_client
Create a new client
create_proposal
Create a new proposal
get_client
Get specific client details
get_proposal
Get specific proposal details
get_user_details
Get current user details
list_clients
List all clients
list_fees
List fees for a specific proposal
list_proposals
List all proposals
list_templates
List all proposal templates
update_proposal
Update an existing proposal
Example Prompts for Bidsketch in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Bidsketch immediately.
"List all active proposals in Bidsketch."
"Find the contact ID for 'Acme Corp'."
"Show my last 5 proposal templates."
Troubleshooting Bidsketch MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Bidsketch to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Bidsketch + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bidsketch 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 Bidsketch to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.