How do I create a Fly.io Personal Access Token?

Log in to the [**Fly.io Dashboard**](https://fly.io/dashboard), go to **Settings** > **Personal Access Tokens**, click **Create**, name your token and copy it immediately — it won't be shown again. Alternatively, use `fly tokens create` from the CLI after authenticating with `fly auth login`.

What is a Fly.io Machine and how does it work?

A Machine is a Fly.io VM (micro-VM) that runs your Docker container image. Each machine has its own CPU, memory, storage and IP address. Machines can be started, stopped, restarted and updated independently. They can run in any of Fly.io's 30+ global regions and are the fundamental compute unit of the platform.

Can I start and stop machines to save costs?

Yes! Use `stop_machine` to halt a machine and release its compute resources, and `start_machine` to boot it again. Stopped machines don't incur compute charges. This is perfect for development/staging environments that don't need to run 24/7. Persistent volumes attached to stopped machines retain all data.

How do I deploy a machine in a specific region?

Use the `create_machine` tool with the `region` parameter set to your desired Fly.io region code. Common regions include: `iad` (Virginia, US), `sjc` (San Jose, US), `nrt` (Tokyo, Japan), `fra` (Frankfurt, Germany), `syd` (Sydney, Australia). The full list is available in the Fly.io documentation.

Fly.io Alternative MCP Server for AutoGen 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Fly.io Alternative 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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python

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="flyio_alternative_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Fly.io Alternative. "
                "13 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Fly.io Alternative MCP Server

Connect your Fly.io account to any AI agent and take full control of your edge compute infrastructure through natural conversation.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Fly.io Alternative tools. Connect 13 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.

What you can do

App Management — List all apps and retrieve their configuration details including regions, status and organization
Machine Lifecycle — Create, start, stop, restart, update and delete machines (VMs) with full control over CPU, memory, region and image
Machine Inspection — View machine state, configuration, services, health checks and IP addresses
Persistent Volumes — List and create persistent storage volumes that survive machine restarts and redeployments
Certificate Management — Review TLS/SSL certificates and their issuance status for app domains
Global Deployment — Deploy machines across Fly.io's global regions (iad, sjc, nrt, fra, syd, etc.) for low-latency access

The Fly.io Alternative MCP Server exposes 13 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 Fly.io Alternative to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Fly.io Alternative 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 13 tools from Fly.io Alternative automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Fly.io Alternative MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Fly.io Alternative through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Fly.io Alternative tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Fly.io Alternative 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 Fly.io Alternative tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Fly.io Alternative tool responses in an isolated environment

Fly.io Alternative + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Fly.io Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Fly.io Alternative while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Fly.io Alternative, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Fly.io Alternative data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Fly.io Alternative responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Fly.io Alternative MCP Tools for AutoGen (13)

These 13 tools become available when you connect Fly.io Alternative to AutoGen via MCP:

create_machine

io app. Requires the Docker image reference (e.g. "registry.fly.io/myapp:latest"). Optionally set the region (e.g. "iad", "sjc", "nrt"), CPU cores (1-16), memory in MB (256-8192), guest CPU kind (shared, performance) and services config. Machines start in stopped state — use start_machine after creation. Create a new machine in a Fly.io app

create_volume

Requires the volume name and size in gigabytes. Optionally set the region. The volume must be attached to a machine via the machine config mounts. Create a persistent volume for a Fly.io app

delete_machine

The machine cannot be recovered. Optionally set force=true to delete even if the machine has an attached volume. Provide the app_name and machine_id. WARNING: this action is irreversible. Delete a Fly.io machine permanently

get_app

io app including its name, status, regions, organization and network configuration. Provide the app name (not ID). Get details for a specific Fly.io app

get_machine

Provide both the app_name and machine_id. Get details for a specific Fly.io machine

list_apps

io account. Each app is a collection of machines (VMs) running your code across Fly.io's global edge network. Returns app name, status, region and creation date. Use the app name for all subsequent machine, volume and certificate operations. List all Fly.io apps

list_certificates

io app. Each certificate has a hostname, status (issued, pending, failed) and source (lets_encrypt, self_signed, acme). Use this to audit HTTPS certificate status for your app's domains. List TLS/SSL certificates for a Fly.io app

list_machines

io app. Each machine has an ID, name, state (started, stopped, created, destroyed), region, image reference, CPU/memory config and IP addresses. Machines are the fundamental compute units on Fly.io. List machines (VMs) for a Fly.io app

list_volumes

io app. Each volume has an ID, name, state, size in GB, region and the machine it is attached to. Volumes provide persistent storage that survives machine restarts. List persistent volumes for a Fly.io app

restart_machine

Useful for applying configuration changes or recovering from issues. Provide the app_name and machine_id. Restart a Fly.io machine

start_machine

The machine will boot and begin running its configured image. Provide the app_name and machine_id. Start a stopped Fly.io machine

stop_machine

The machine will stop and release its compute resources but retains its configuration and data. Provide the app_name and machine_id. Stop a running Fly.io machine

update_machine

You can modify the Docker image, CPU/memory allocation, services config, mounts and more. Provide the app_name, machine_id and a JSON body with the fields to update. Update a Fly.io machine configuration

Example Prompts for Fly.io Alternative in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Fly.io Alternative immediately.

"Show me all machines running in my web-api app."

"Start the stopped machine in Tokyo and restart the one in Frankfurt."

"Create a new 10GB volume called 'data' for my database app in Virginia."

Troubleshooting Fly.io Alternative MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Fly.io Alternative to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Fly.io Alternative + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Fly.io Alternative MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call Fly.io Alternative tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.