Courier 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 Courier 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="courier_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Courier. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Courier MCP Server
Integrate Courier, the smart notification infrastructure, directly into your AI workflow. Design, orchestrate, and send messages across email, SMS, push, and chat apps using natural language.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Courier 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
- Send Notifications — Trigger complex notification workflows to any recipient via the Send API.
- Message Monitoring — List sent messages and track their real-time delivery status (sent, delivered, opened).
- Template Management — Browse available notification templates and custom brands.
- Audience & User Insights — Manage subscription lists and retrieve user profiles.
The Courier 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 Courier to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Courier 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 Courier automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Courier MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Courier through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Courier tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Courier 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 Courier tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Courier tool responses in an isolated environment
Courier + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Courier MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Courier while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Courier, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Courier data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Courier responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Courier MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Courier to AutoGen via MCP:
get_message_details
Touches delivery logs, provider responses, and rendering metadata boundary. Get details for a specific message by ID
get_message_history
Resolves event types (SENT, DELIVERED, etc.) and detailed provider logs. Get the delivery history logs for a message
get_user_profile
Resolves contact details (email, phone) and channel-specific delivery preferences. Get the profile data for a specific user
list_audiences
Resolves audience IDs, names, and filter criteria used for segmentation. List saved audiences for targeted notifications
list_brands
Resolves brand names, colors, and logo settings used for white-labeling notifications. List custom brands configured in Courier
list_messages
Resolves message IDs, recipient identifiers, status (SENT, DELIVERED, OPENED, CLICKED), and timestamps. List sent messages and their current status
list_subscription_lists
Resolves list IDs, names, and subscriber counts. List subscription lists for managing recipients
list_templates
Resolves template names, IDs, and supported channels. List available notification templates
list_users
Resolves user IDs, roles, and account association details. List users registered in the Courier workspace
send_notification
Touches recipient profile, template engine, and multi-channel provider boundaries. Send a notification to a recipient
Example Prompts for Courier in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Courier immediately.
"Check the delivery status of the last message sent to 'user@example.com'."
"Send a 'Welcome' notification to the new user with ID 'user_123'."
"List all notification templates available in my account."
Troubleshooting Courier MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Courier to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Courier + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Courier 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 Courier to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.