DHL MCP Server for AutoGen 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add DHL 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="dhl_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with DHL. "
"6 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About DHL MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the DHL Express Enterprise API for global supply chain visibility:
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use DHL tools. Connect 6 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.
- Track shipments: Audit real-time checkpoints, transit statuses, and projected delivery hours.
- Get shipping rates: Evaluate instant Express Worldwide and Economy quotes before issuing AWB.
- Create shipments: Dispatch logistics algorithms setting sender/recipient vectors automatically.
- Validate compliance: Certify delivery postal codes mapping to functional address routes cross-border.
- Find service nodes: Query precise GPS mapping of close DHL drop-off or pickup spots.
The DHL MCP Server exposes 6 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 DHL to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DHL 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 6 tools from DHL automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the DHL MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with DHL through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use DHL tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign DHL 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 DHL tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes DHL tool responses in an isolated environment
DHL + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the DHL MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries DHL while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from DHL, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using DHL data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process DHL responses in a sandboxed execution environment
DHL MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect DHL to AutoGen via MCP:
create_shipment
Requires shipper/recipient details, package weight, and service type. Use this to generate labels for outbound shipments. Returns the tracking number and label document URL. Create a DHL shipment and generate a shipping label
find_locations
Includes address, opening hours, and services available. Use this to find where to drop off a package or visit a DHL center. Find nearby DHL service locations
get_proforma_invoice
Use this for customs clearance documentation or proof of value. Retrieve the proforma invoice document for a DHL shipment
get_rates
g., Express Worldwide, Economy Select) between origin and destination. Requires origin/recipient addresses and package details (weight, dimensions). Use this to compare shipping costs and delivery speeds. Get shipping rates and transit times for DHL services
track_shipment
Returns current status, delivery estimate, and detailed checkpoints (origin, destination, customs, etc.). Requires the 10-digit tracking number (e.g., 1234567890). Use this to monitor international or domestic deliveries. Track a DHL shipment by tracking number
validate_address
Returns standardized address format and suggestions if the address is incorrect. Use this to prevent delivery failures before creating a shipment. Validate a DHL shipping address
Example Prompts for DHL in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with DHL immediately.
"Investigate the real-time exact customs and logistics status for DHL waybill 1928374650."
"Evaluate the logistics rates for sending a 5-kilogram package from ZIP 10001 (US) to ZIP 80331 (DE)."
"Where is the closest official DHL drop-off service center near ZIP 90210?"
Troubleshooting DHL MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting DHL to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"DHL + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating DHL 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 DHL to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.