Griffin 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 Griffin 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="griffin_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Griffin. "
"12 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Griffin MCP Server
Connect your Griffin Banking-as-a-Service account to any AI agent and take full control of your embedded finance operations through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Griffin 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
- Index Orchestration — Discover all available API resources and navigate your organization's banking infrastructure natively
- Account Oversight — List and inspect all bank accounts, including available balances and account numbers flawlessy
- Live Transaction Monitoring — Retrieve detailed transaction histories and resolve specific payment details including status and amounts flawlessly
- Verification Workflow — Manage KYC and KYB verifications by listing and inspecting individual verification records natively
- Financial Transfers — Trigger internal transfers between accounts to manage liquidity across your organization synchronously
- Payee Management — List and verify saved payees to ensure secure and accurate payment orchestration natively
The Griffin 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 Griffin to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Griffin 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 Griffin automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Griffin MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Griffin through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Griffin tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Griffin 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 Griffin tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Griffin tool responses in an isolated environment
Griffin + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Griffin MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Griffin while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Griffin, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Griffin data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Griffin responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Griffin MCP Tools for AutoGen (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Griffin to AutoGen via MCP:
create_internal_transfer
Transfer money between internal accounts
get_account
Get details for a specific bank account
get_index
Get the root index of resources from the Griffin API
get_me
Get details of the current authenticated user
get_organization
Get details for a specific organization
get_transaction
Get details for a specific transaction
get_verification
Get details for a specific verification
list_accounts
List bank accounts for an organization
list_organizations
List all accessible organizations
list_payees
List saved payees for an organization
list_transactions
Retrieve transaction history for a bank account
list_verifications
List KYC/KYB verifications for an organization
Example Prompts for Griffin in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Griffin immediately.
"List my organizations in Griffin"
"Show the recent transactions for account ID acc_93021"
"Check the KYC verification status for ID ver_88392"
Troubleshooting Griffin MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Griffin to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Griffin + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Griffin 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 Griffin to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
