Can my AI predict when my silo will run empty based on current usage?

Yes! Use the `get_days_to_empty` tool with your silo ID. GrainSure AI analyzes current fill levels and historical usage patterns to predict exactly how many days until the silo runs empty, with a confidence score. For deeper analysis, combine with `get_usage_history` to see the consumption trends that drive the prediction. This gives you proactive warning to schedule deliveries before running out.

How do I set up low stock alerts for my silos?

Use the `update_silo_settings` tool to configure your low stock threshold percentage (e.g., 20% means alert when silo drops below 20% full). Then use `get_low_stock_alerts` to check for any active alerts. GrainSure will automatically monitor fill levels and trigger alerts when thresholds are breached, giving you timely warning to plan deliveries.

Can I create a delivery order directly through the API?

Yes! Use the `create_delivery_order` tool with the silo ID, quantity in tonnes, and optionally a preferred delivery date and supplier. The API will confirm your order with an order ID and estimated delivery date. You can also use `get_days_to_empty` predictions to automatically trigger orders when silos reach critical levels.

GrainSure MCP Server for AutoGen 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: GrainSure
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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add GrainSure as an MCP tool provider through 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="grainsure_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with GrainSure. "
                "12 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About GrainSure MCP Server

Connect your GrainSure Silo Monitoring API to any AI agent and take full control of real-time grain fill level tracking, usage rate analysis, predictive days-to-empty forecasting, and automated delivery management through natural conversation.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use GrainSure 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.

What you can do

Silo Management — List and manage all grain silos with current fill levels, grain types, and monitoring status
Real-Time Fill Levels — Get current grain fill percentage and remaining tonnes for each silo
Usage Tracking — Monitor historical grain consumption rates and identify usage trends
Days to Empty — Get AI-predicted days until each silo runs empty based on current usage patterns
Fill Level History — Track how fill levels have changed over time for delivery effectiveness analysis
Low Stock Alerts — Receive automated alerts when silo levels drop below configured thresholds
Delivery Orders — Create and manage grain delivery orders for timely inventory replenishment
Order History — Track past deliveries, quantities, and supplier performance
Sensor Health — Monitor IoT sensor battery levels, signal strength, and calibration status
Farm Overview — Get comprehensive farm-wide inventory summaries for executive reporting
Silo Settings — Customize alert thresholds, grain types, and usage rate assumptions

The GrainSure 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 GrainSure to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the GrainSure 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 GrainSure automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the GrainSure MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with GrainSure through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use GrainSure tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign GrainSure 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 GrainSure tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes GrainSure tool responses in an isolated environment

GrainSure + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the GrainSure MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries GrainSure while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from GrainSure, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using GrainSure data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

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

GrainSure MCP Tools for AutoGen (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect GrainSure to AutoGen via MCP:

create_delivery_order

Accepts delivery quantity (tonnes), preferred delivery date, supplier information, and any special instructions. Returns order confirmation with order ID, estimated delivery date, and tracking information. Essential for proactive inventory replenishment, automated ordering based on predictions, and supply chain management. AI agents should use this when users ask "order 20 tonnes of wheat for silo 3", "schedule a delivery for silo 5 next week", or need to place delivery orders based on low stock predictions. Create a new grain delivery order for a specific silo

get_current_level

Returns fill percentage, remaining tonnes, current level height, and last update timestamp. Essential for real-time inventory tracking, delivery planning, and stock management. AI agents should use this when users ask "what is the current fill level in silo 2", "how much grain is left in silo 4", or need immediate stock level data for feed planning and delivery decisions. Get real-time grain fill level for a specific silo

get_days_to_empty

Returns estimated days to empty, predicted empty date, confidence score, and usage rate assumptions. Essential for proactive delivery planning, preventing stock-outs, and optimizing supply chain timing. AI agents should use this when users ask "when will silo 3 run empty", "how many days of feed are left in silo 5", or need predictive supply data for delivery scheduling. Get AI-predicted days until a silo runs empty based on current usage patterns

get_farm_overview

Essential for executive reporting, farm-wide inventory assessment, and strategic supply planning. AI agents should use this when users ask "give me an overview of all my silos", "what is the total grain inventory across the farm", or need farm-level summaries for management reporting. Get comprehensive overview of all monitored silos on the farm

get_fill_level_history

Returns time-series fill percentage data with timestamps showing how stock levels have changed over time. Essential for fill trend analysis, delivery effectiveness assessment, and consumption pattern identification. AI agents should use this when users ask "show me fill level trends for silo 1 over the past 60 days", "has silo 2 been filling or depleting", or need historical fill data for inventory management. Optional days parameter controls lookback period. Get historical fill level readings for a specific silo

get_low_stock_alerts

Returns alert severity (critical, warning, info), affected silo, current fill percentage, threshold level, timestamp, and recommended actions. Essential for proactive inventory management, preventing stock-outs, and timely delivery ordering. AI agents should use this when users ask "show me all low stock alerts", "is silo 3 running low", or need alert data for inventory monitoring. Optional silo_id filters alerts for a specific silo. Get low stock alerts for silos or a specific silo

get_order_history

Essential for delivery tracking, supplier performance assessment, and inventory replenishment planning. AI agents should reference this when users ask "show me delivery history for silo 2", "when was the last delivery to silo 4", or need order data for supply chain analysis. Get delivery order history for a specific silo

get_sensor_health

Returns sensor battery level, signal strength, last communication time, calibration status, and operational status (active, low battery, offline, needs calibration). Essential for sensor maintenance, data continuity assurance, and monitoring system reliability. AI agents should reference this when users ask "is the sensor working in silo 5", "does silo 3 need sensor calibration", or need sensor health data for system administration. Get health status of the level monitoring sensor for a specific silo

get_silo_details

Essential for understanding silo context before analyzing usage data, planning deliveries, or generating inventory reports. AI agents should reference this when users ask "tell me about silo 3", "what grain is stored in silo 5", or need detailed silo metadata for informed decisions. Get detailed information about a specific grain silo

get_silos

Returns silo IDs, names, locations, grain types, current fill levels, and monitoring status. Essential for farm overview, silo inventory management, and selecting specific silos for detailed analysis. AI agents should use this when users ask "show me all my silos", "list monitored storage units", or need to identify available silos before querying fill levels or usage data. List all grain silos monitored by GrainSure

get_usage_history

Returns time-series usage data (tonnes per day/week) with timestamps. Essential for consumption trend analysis, feed rate calculation, and delivery timing optimization. AI agents should reference this when users ask "show me grain usage trends for silo 3", "what is the daily consumption rate for silo 5", or need historical usage data for feed planning and inventory forecasting. Optional days parameter controls lookback period. Get historical grain usage data for a specific silo

update_silo_settings

Essential for customizing monitoring behavior, adjusting alert sensitivity, and maintaining accurate silo profiles. AI agents should use this when users ask "change the low stock threshold for silo 3 to 20 percent", "update silo 5 grain type to barley", or need to modify silo monitoring configuration. Update silo monitoring settings including alert thresholds and grain type

Example Prompts for GrainSure in AutoGen

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

"Show me the current fill levels for all my silos."

"How many days until my wheat silo runs empty?"

"Order 30 tonnes of barley for silo 2 with delivery next week."

Troubleshooting GrainSure MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting GrainSure to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

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

GrainSure + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating GrainSure 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 GrainSure 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.