Where do I find my Collect API key?

In the Collect dashboard, go to **Settings > Integrations > API** and generate a key. Copy it and paste it below.

Which authentication method does this use?

This integration uses Basic Authentication with your API Key as the password.

Can I export requests as PDF?

The API supports PDF exports. While this integration focuses on data management, you can retrieve the metadata needed to trigger an export.

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

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

asyncio.run(main())

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About Collect MCP Server

Connect your AI to Collect, the secure platform for gathering information and documents from clients.

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

Campaign Management — List active data collection campaigns and check their completion status.
Request Sending — Send new data requests to clients by email for KYC, onboarding, or compliance workflows.
Status Tracking — Check the status of individual requests, view messages, and monitor completion.

The Collect 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 Collect to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Collect 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 Collect automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Collect MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign Collect 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 Collect tool calls

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

Collect + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Collect MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

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

create_request

Send a new data collection request to a recipient

get_campaign

Retrieve detailed information about a specific campaign

get_element_details

Retrieve details of a specific element (field/block) in a request

get_request

Retrieve details of a specific data request

get_team_info

Retrieve information about your team in Collect

get_user_info

Retrieve information about the currently authenticated user

list_campaigns

Retrieve a list of all data collection campaigns in Collect

list_messages

Retrieve a list of messages sent through Collect

list_requests

Retrieve all data requests for a specific campaign

send_message

Send a message to a recipient regarding a specific request

Example Prompts for Collect in AutoGen

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

"Show me all active data collection campaigns."

"Send a data request to 'John Doe' (john@example.com) for the 'KYC Process' campaign."

"Send an automatic reminder to all clients with missing documents in the 'Tax 2025' campaign."

Troubleshooting Collect MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

Collect + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Collect 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 Collect 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.