Can I check the stock level of a specific item?

Yes! Use the `get_item` tool with the Item ID. Your agent will fetch the detailed information, including the current total quantity in stock.

How do I list my storage locations?

Simply ask the agent to `list_locations`. It will retrieve the directory of all active warehouses and zones.

Does the integration allow registering a new stock delivery?

Yes. Use the `create_transaction` tool with type 'IN' to log incoming stock, specifying the items and quantities.

BoxHero MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: BoxHero
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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 BoxHero 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="boxhero_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with BoxHero. "
                "10 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About BoxHero MCP Server

Connect your BoxHero account to any AI agent and orchestrate your inventory management workflows through natural conversation.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use BoxHero 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

Item Oversight — List all items in your inventory, create new ones, and retrieve detailed specifications.
Stock Tracking — Check real-time stock levels and monitor transaction histories (stock-in, stock-out, moves).
Location Management — List all storage locations and warehouses managed in your account.
Inventory Adjustments — Create stock transactions directly to correct inventory levels or record shipments.
Attribute Discovery — Retrieve custom item attributes defined in your catalog.

The BoxHero 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 BoxHero to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BoxHero 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 BoxHero automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the BoxHero MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign BoxHero 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 BoxHero tool calls

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

BoxHero + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

BoxHero MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect BoxHero to AutoGen via MCP:

create_item

Create a new inventory item

create_transaction

Create a new stock transaction (In/Out/Move)

delete_item

Delete an item

get_account_info

Get authenticated user info

get_item

Get details of a specific item

list_attributes

List custom item attributes

list_items

List all inventory items

list_locations

List all storage locations

list_transactions

List inventory transactions (Stock In/Out)

update_item

Update an existing item

Example Prompts for BoxHero in AutoGen

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

"List all active inventory items."

"Show the recent stock transactions."

"List the storage locations."

Troubleshooting BoxHero MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

BoxHero + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating BoxHero 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 BoxHero 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.