Freshteam MCP Server for AutoGen 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Freshteam 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="freshteam_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Freshteam. "
"12 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Freshteam MCP Server
Connect your Freshteam account to any AI agent to automate your HR operations and recruitment workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freshteam is the smart HR software by Freshworks that handles everything from recruiting and onboarding to time-off management. This MCP server enables you to manage your employee directory, track active job postings, and retrieve applicant data directly through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Freshteam tools. Connect 12 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.
Key Features
- Employee Directory — List all employees, retrieve detailed HR profiles, and programmatically create new employee records.
- Recruitment Tracking — Access your active job postings and list all applicants for specific roles to manage your hiring pipeline.
- Applicant Discovery — Retrieve detailed candidate profiles and application statuses instantly.
- Time-off Management — Monitor employee time-off requests and leave balances to ensure proper workforce coverage.
- Organization Structure — Access configured departments, job roles, and office branches to understand your company's hierarchy.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your HR data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Freshteam MCP Server exposes 12 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 Freshteam to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Freshteam 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 12 tools from Freshteam automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Freshteam MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Freshteam through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Freshteam tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Freshteam 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 Freshteam tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Freshteam tool responses in an isolated environment
Freshteam + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Freshteam MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Freshteam while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Freshteam, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Freshteam data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Freshteam responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Freshteam MCP Tools for AutoGen (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Freshteam to AutoGen via MCP:
check_hris_status
Verify API connection
create_employee_record
Create an employee
get_applicant_details
Get candidate profile
get_employee_details
Get employee metadata
get_job_posting_details
Get job metadata
list_departments
List HR departments
list_employees
List HR employees
list_job_applicants
List job candidates
list_job_postings
List active job openings
list_job_roles
List job roles
list_office_branches
List office locations
list_time_off_requests
List leave requests
Example Prompts for Freshteam in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Freshteam immediately.
"List all active job postings in Freshteam."
"Show me the HR profile for employee 'Jane Smith'."
"Create a new employee record for 'John Doe' (johndoe@email.com)."
Troubleshooting Freshteam MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Freshteam to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Freshteam + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Freshteam 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 Freshteam to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.