FedEx MCP Server for AutoGen 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add FedEx as an MCP tool provider through the 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="fedex_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with FedEx. "
"9 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About FedEx MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the FedEx API suite for end-to-end logistics management:
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use FedEx tools. Connect 9 tools through the 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 packages in real-time with detailed scan history and delivery estimates
- Track multiple packages simultaneously for batch monitoring
- Get shipping rates across all FedEx services (Express, Ground, Freight)
- Create shipments and generate shipping labels directly
- Validate addresses to prevent delivery failures
- Find nearby FedEx locations (offices, drop boxes, ship centers)
- Verify postal codes and check service availability between locations
- Get proof of delivery documents for completed shipments
The FedEx MCP Server exposes 9 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 FedEx to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the FedEx 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 9 tools from FedEx automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the FedEx MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with FedEx through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use FedEx tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign FedEx 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 FedEx tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes FedEx tool responses in an isolated environment
FedEx + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the FedEx MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries FedEx while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from FedEx, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using FedEx data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process FedEx responses in a sandboxed execution environment
FedEx MCP Tools for AutoGen (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect FedEx to AutoGen via MCP:
check_service_availability
Includes service names, transit times, and availability status. Use this to verify if Express, Ground, or Freight services operate between specific postal codes before quoting or booking shipments. Check if FedEx shipping services are available between two locations
create_shipment
Requires shipper/recipient details, package weight/dimensions, and service type. Returns tracking number, label format, and estimated delivery date. Use this to generate labels for outbound shipments or process returns. Create a FedEx shipment and generate a shipping label
find_locations
Includes location type (FedEx Office, Ship Center, Drop Box), address, hours of operation, and services offered. Use this to find where to drop off packages, print labels, or access packing supplies. Find nearby FedEx locations (drop-off points, offices, or drop boxes)
get_postal_code
Use this to verify postal codes before shipping or to resolve ambiguous addresses. Validate a postal/ZIP code and get location details
get_proof_of_delivery
Returns POD image URL, delivery date, recipient name, and signature status. Use this to confirm successful delivery for billing disputes, insurance claims, or customer inquiries. Get proof of delivery (POD) document for a delivered FedEx package
get_rates
Requires origin/destination postal codes, package weight, and dimensions. Returns service type, rate, currency, and estimated delivery date. Use this to compare shipping costs or choose the most economical service. Get shipping rates and transit times for FedEx services
track_multiple_packages
Returns an array of results with status, scans, and delivery info for each. Requires an array of tracking numbers. Use this for batch monitoring of multiple shipments or checking the status of a multi-piece delivery. Track multiple FedEx packages in a single request
track_package
Requires the 12-15 digit tracking number. Use this to monitor shipment progress, verify delivery, or investigate delays. Track a single FedEx package by tracking number
validate_address
Returns standardized format, validation status, and suggestions if the address is incorrect. Requires street lines, city, state, and postal code. Use this to prevent delivery failures, correct typos in addresses, or verify international addresses before shipping. Validate and standardize a shipping address with FedEx
Example Prompts for FedEx in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with FedEx immediately.
"Track package 123456789012 and tell me when it will be delivered"
"How much to ship a 5lb box from 10001 to 90210 via FedEx Ground?"
"Find the nearest FedEx drop-off location to 37201"
Troubleshooting FedEx MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting FedEx to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"FedEx + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating FedEx 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 FedEx to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.