BlaBlaCar MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add BlaBlaCar as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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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="blablacar_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with BlaBlaCar. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About BlaBlaCar MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the world's largest carpooling network for affordable, sustainable travel:
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use BlaBlaCar tools. Connect 8 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.
- Search carpool rides between any cities or GPS coordinates worldwide
- Compare prices and schedules across multiple drivers and departure times
- Review driver profiles with ratings, verification status, and vehicle details
- Find bus trips on BlaBlaCar Bus routes for longer distances
- Search with flexible dates to find cheapest travel days
- International rides across borders with country-specific filtering
- Radius-based searches for flexible pickup location options
The BlaBlaCar MCP Server exposes 8 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 BlaBlaCar to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BlaBlaCar 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 8 tools from BlaBlaCar automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the BlaBlaCar MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with BlaBlaCar through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use BlaBlaCar tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign BlaBlaCar 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 BlaBlaCar tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes BlaBlaCar tool responses in an isolated environment
BlaBlaCar + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the BlaBlaCar MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries BlaBlaCar while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from BlaBlaCar, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using BlaBlaCar data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process BlaBlaCar responses in a sandboxed execution environment
BlaBlaCar MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect BlaBlaCar to AutoGen via MCP:
get_driver_profile
Use this to verify driver credibility and read passenger reviews before booking a ride. Requires the driver user ID from a trip result. Get driver profile and ratings on BlaBlaCar
get_trip_details
Use this before booking to verify driver credibility, vehicle comfort, and exact pickup location. Get complete details of a specific BlaBlaCar trip including driver and vehicle info
search_bus_trips
BlaBlaCar operates both carpooling and bus services. Bus trips are operated by professional drivers on fixed routes. Returns bus departure/arrival times, prices, and availability. Use this for longer distance or when carpool options are limited. Search BlaBlaCar Bus trips between two locations
search_flexible_dates
Much larger result set than exact-date search. Useful when travel dates are not fixed and user wants to compare prices/availability across multiple days. Returns up to 50 results spanning several days. Search carpool trips with flexible dates around a target date
search_international_trips
Requires origin/destination coordinates plus country codes (e.g., FR, DE, ES, IT, PT). Returns all available international rides with driver details and pricing. Use this for trips crossing national borders. Search international carpool trips between two countries on BlaBlaCar
search_trips
Requires latitude,longitude format for both points. Returns trip details including departure/arrival cities, times, price, driver info, and available seats. Use this for precise location-based searches when you know exact coordinates. Search carpool trips between two GPS coordinates on BlaBlaCar
search_trips_by_city
More user-friendly than coordinate-based search. Returns all matching trips with departure/arrival points, times, prices, driver ratings, and available seats. Best for general city-to-city searches without needing exact coordinates. Search carpool trips between two city names on BlaBlaCar
search_trips_with_radius
Useful when exact pickup/dropoff locations are flexible. Larger radius returns more options but may require additional travel to reach departure points. Returns all rides within the specified radius. Search carpool trips with flexible radius around coordinates
Example Prompts for BlaBlaCar in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with BlaBlaCar immediately.
"Find carpool rides from Paris to Lyon next Friday for 2 people"
"What's the cheapest day to travel from São Paulo to Rio next week?"
"Show me both carpool and bus options from Madrid to Barcelona this weekend"
Troubleshooting BlaBlaCar MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting BlaBlaCar to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"BlaBlaCar + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating BlaBlaCar 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 BlaBlaCar to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.