edX MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add edX 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="edx_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with edX. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About edX MCP Server
Connect to edX and explore the world's largest online learning platform through natural conversation — no API key needed.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use edX 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
- Course Search — Search thousands of courses by topic, university, level and language
- Course Details — Get full course info including descriptions, prerequisites and effort estimates
- Course Runs — Find upcoming and current course offerings with start dates and enrollment links
- Programs — Browse MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, XSeries and Bootcamps
- Organizations — Explore all partner universities and institutions (Harvard, MIT, Google, IBM)
- Subjects — Discover all subject categories available on the platform
The edX 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 edX to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the edX 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 edX automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the edX MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with edX through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use edX tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign edX 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 edX tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes edX tool responses in an isolated environment
edX + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the edX MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries edX while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from edX, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using edX data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process edX responses in a sandboxed execution environment
edX MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect edX to AutoGen via MCP:
get_course
Returns title, description, organization, level, subjects, pacing, estimated effort, prerequisites and available course runs. Get detailed info for a specific edX course
get_course_run
Get details for a specific course run
get_course_runs
Optionally filter by course key and status (upcoming, current, archived). Get course runs (scheduled offerings) for courses
get_organizations
Returns organization names, descriptions, logos and course counts. Includes Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, Google, IBM and many more. Get partner organizations that offer courses on edX
get_program
Get details for a specific edX program
get_subjects
Returns subject names, descriptions and course counts. Useful for discovering what topics are covered on the platform. Get course subject categories
search_courses
Supports free-text search, filtering by organization, level (beginner/intermediate/advanced), language, subject. Returns course titles, descriptions, organizations, levels, subjects and enrollment links. Search for online courses on edX
search_programs
Includes MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, XSeries and Bootcamps. Returns program titles, descriptions, course counts and type. Search for edX programs (MicroMasters, Professional Certificates, XSeries)
Example Prompts for edX in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with edX immediately.
"Find machine learning courses from Harvard."
"Show me all MicroMasters programs in Data Science."
"What organizations offer courses on edX?"
Troubleshooting edX MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting edX to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"edX + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating edX 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 edX to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.