Bilflo 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 Bilflo 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="bilflo_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Bilflo. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Bilflo MCP Server
Connect your Bilflo account to any AI agent and orchestrate your staffing, recruiting, and time-tracking workflows through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Bilflo 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
- Client Management — List and inspect client profiles to maintain strong business relationships.
- Contractor Oversight — Retrieve detailed records for contractors and contingent workers.
- Placement Tracking — List both temporary placements and direct hires within your agency.
- Time & Attendance — Access timecards and verify hours worked directly from the agent.
- Compliance & Rules — Retrieve overtime rules and system configurations for auditing.
The Bilflo 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 Bilflo to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bilflo 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 Bilflo automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Bilflo MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Bilflo through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Bilflo tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Bilflo 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 Bilflo tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Bilflo tool responses in an isolated environment
Bilflo + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Bilflo MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Bilflo while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Bilflo, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Bilflo data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Bilflo responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Bilflo MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bilflo to AutoGen via MCP:
get_client
Get specific client details
get_contractor
Get specific contractor details
get_direct_hire
Get specific direct hire details
get_timecard
Get specific timecard details
list_clients
List all clients
list_contractors
List all contractors
list_direct_hires
List all direct hires
list_overtime_rules
List overtime rules
list_placements
List all placements
list_timecards
List all timecards
Example Prompts for Bilflo in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Bilflo immediately.
"List all active clients in Bilflo."
"Find the details for contractor con_992."
"Show my recent timecards."
Troubleshooting Bilflo MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Bilflo to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Bilflo + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bilflo 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 Bilflo to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.