Can I see the total amount of outstanding CORs for a project?

Yes! Use the `list_change_order_requests` tool. The agent will return all CORs, and you can ask it to calculate or filter for the total value of those in 'Pending' or 'Under Review' status.

How do I check the latest T&M tags from the field through the agent?

Use the `list_tm_tags` tool. Your agent will fetch the most recent digital Time & Material tags, allowing you to review labor hours and material usage without opening the web app.

Where do I find my Clearstory API Key?

Log in to Clearstory, navigate to **Settings > Offices**, select your office, and go to the **Integrations** tab. You can generate and copy your API key from there.

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

Name: Clearstory
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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

asyncio.run(main())

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About Clearstory MCP Server

Connect your Clearstory account to any AI agent and take full control of your construction project financial data through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage Change Order Requests (CORs) and Time & Material (T&M) tags natively.

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

Project Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active and inactive construction projects natively
COR Intelligence — Access and monitor Change Order Requests, including amounts and statuses flawlessly
Tag Management — List and review digital Time & Material tags directly from the field securely
Contract Auditing — Access contracts linked to specific change orders flawlessly
Notification Logistics — List and review change notifications sent between customers and contractors flawlessly
Rate Visibility — Monitor Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates for your projects directly within your workspace

The Clearstory 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 Clearstory to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Clearstory 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 Clearstory automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Clearstory MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign Clearstory 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 Clearstory tool calls

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

Clearstory + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Clearstory MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)

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

get_cor_details

Get detailed information for a specific COR

get_project_construction_details

Get detailed information for a specific project

list_change_notifications

List change notifications sent between customers and contractors

list_change_order_requests

List all Change Order Requests (CORs)

list_construction_projects

List all construction projects in Clearstory

list_construction_rates

List Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates

list_project_contracts

List contracts linked to change orders

list_tm_tags

List digital Time & Material tags from the field

Example Prompts for Clearstory in AutoGen

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

"List all active construction projects in Clearstory."

"Show me the last 5 Change Order Requests."

"What are the labor rates for the 'City Hospital' project?"

Troubleshooting Clearstory MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

Clearstory + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Clearstory 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 Clearstory 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.