BIMobject 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 BIMobject as an MCP tool provider through the 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="bimobject_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with BIMobject. "
"10 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 BIMobject MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to BIMobject, the world's leading BIM content platform. This MCP provides 10 tools to search the marketplace, retrieve detailed product specifications, and access BIM files for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) workflows.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use BIMobject tools. Connect 10 tools through the 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
- Product Discovery — Search for specific building products and materials using keywords and filters
- Technical Specs — Retrieve granular metadata and manufacturer details for BIM objects
- File Access — List available BIM formats (Revit, ArchiCAD, IFC, etc.) for any product
- Brand Analysis — Explore manufacturer profiles and their full digital product catalogs
The BIMobject 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 BIMobject to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BIMobject 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 BIMobject automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the BIMobject MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with BIMobject through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use BIMobject tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign BIMobject 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 BIMobject tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes BIMobject tool responses in an isolated environment
BIMobject + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the BIMobject MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries BIMobject while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from BIMobject, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using BIMobject data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process BIMobject responses in a sandboxed execution environment
BIMobject MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BIMobject to AutoGen via MCP:
get_brand_details
Get details for a specific brand
get_me
Get current user profile
get_product_details
Get detailed information for a specific product
get_product_files
List files available for a product
list_brands
List manufacturers and brands
list_categories
List product categories
list_classifications
List classification systems
list_featured_products
List featured marketplace products
list_latest_products
List latest added products
search_products
Search for BIM products in the marketplace
Example Prompts for BIMobject in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with BIMobject immediately.
"Search BIMobject for 'sustainable insulation' and list the first 5 results."
"Get all available Revit files for product ID 'p_999'."
"List all brands configured in my BIMobject project."
Troubleshooting BIMobject MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting BIMobject to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"BIMobject + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating BIMobject 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 BIMobject to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.