Common Paper MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Common Paper as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
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="common_paper_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Common Paper. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Common Paper MCP Server
Connect your Common Paper account to any AI agent and manage your commercial contracts through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Common Paper 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
- Agreement Management — List all signed agreements, check the status of pending contracts, and retrieve details for any specific document.
- Contract Creation — Send new agreements such as NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and DPAs directly to partners using predefined templates.
- Workflow Automation — Streamline your internal processes by programmatically fetching agreement data and triggering contract actions.
The Common Paper 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 Common Paper to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Common Paper 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 Common Paper automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Common Paper MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Common Paper through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Common Paper tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Common Paper 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 Common Paper tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Common Paper tool responses in an isolated environment
Common Paper + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Common Paper MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Common Paper while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Common Paper, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Common Paper data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Common Paper responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Common Paper MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Common Paper to AutoGen via MCP:
create_webhook
Configure a new webhook to receive contract status updates
delete_webhook
Remove a previously configured webhook
get_agreement
Retrieve detailed information about a specific agreement
get_template
Retrieve details of a specific contract template
list_agreements
Retrieve a list of agreements (contracts) from Common Paper
list_signed_agreements
Quickly list all agreements that have been fully signed
list_templates
Retrieve a list of contract templates available in your account
list_webhooks
Retrieve a list of configured webhooks
search_agreements_by_email
Find agreements associated with a specific recipient email
send_agreement
Create and send a new agreement based on a template
Example Prompts for Common Paper in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Common Paper immediately.
"Show me all signed agreements in Common Paper."
"Send an NDA agreement to 'partner@example.com' using template ID 'tmpl-xxxx' in Common Paper."
"Get the current status of agreement 'agr-yyyy' in Common Paper."
Troubleshooting Common Paper MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Common Paper to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Common Paper + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Common Paper 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 Common Paper to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.