Can I check inventory levels across multiple warehouses?

Yes! Use the `list_ape_inventory` tool. The agent will return stock levels across all your configured distribution centers and warehouses.

How do I see details for a specific customer order?

Use the `get_ape_order_details` tool with the unique order ID. Your agent will fetch the full record, including line items and fulfillment status.

Where do I find my Business ID and API Secret?

Login to your ChannelApe account and navigate to your business settings. Your Business ID is in the URL or settings page, and the API Secret can be generated in the API section.

ChannelApe MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ChannelApe 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="channelape_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with ChannelApe. "
                "8 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About ChannelApe MCP Server

Connect your ChannelApe business account to any AI agent and orchestrate your e-commerce operations through natural conversation. Streamline inventory management and order fulfillment across multiple channels.

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

What you can do

Order Fulfillment — List and retrieve details for orders from all connected sales channels natively
Catalog Oversight — Access and monitor your product catalog, including detailed SKU metadata flawlessly
Inventory Synchronization — List and audit inventory levels across various distribution centers securely
Channel Management — List all connected sales channels and monitor their operational status in real-time
Supplier Logistics — Access information on integrated suppliers and vendors to manage sourcing flawlessly
Business Intelligence — Retrieve core business profile data and settings directly within your workspace

The ChannelApe 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 ChannelApe to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ChannelApe 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 ChannelApe automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the ChannelApe MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign ChannelApe 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 ChannelApe tool calls

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

ChannelApe + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

ChannelApe MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect ChannelApe to AutoGen via MCP:

get_ape_business_info

Retrieve business profile and settings

get_ape_order_details

Get detailed information for a specific order

get_ape_product_details

Get details for a specific product

list_ape_channels

List connected sales channels

list_ape_inventory

List inventory levels across distribution centers

list_ape_orders

List orders associated with the business

list_ape_products

List products in the business catalog

list_ape_suppliers

List integrated suppliers and vendors

Example Prompts for ChannelApe in AutoGen

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

"List all active sales channels in ChannelApe."

"What is the current stock for product 'WIDGET-123'?"

"Show me the last 5 orders received today."

Troubleshooting ChannelApe MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

ChannelApe + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating ChannelApe 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 ChannelApe 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.