Guidebook MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Guidebook 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="guidebook_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Guidebook. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Guidebook MCP Server
Connect your Guidebook Builder account to any AI agent and manage your mobile event or organization app content through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Guidebook tools. Connect 10 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
- Guide Oversight — List all mobile guides in your account and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
- Schedule Management — Browse, list, and inspect schedule sessions to keep your event timeline up to date.
- Speaker Coordination — Access speaker profiles and presenter details to ensure all bio information is accurate.
- Custom Lists — Manage Exhibitors, Sponsors, or any other custom data lists within your app.
- Venue & Locations — Retrieve all defined locations and map data for your event.
- Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your API usage to stay within your daily quota.
The Guidebook MCP Server exposes 10 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 Guidebook to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Guidebook 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 10 tools from Guidebook automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Guidebook MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Guidebook through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Guidebook tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Guidebook 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 Guidebook tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Guidebook tool responses in an isolated environment
Guidebook + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Guidebook MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Guidebook while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Guidebook, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Guidebook data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Guidebook responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Guidebook MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Guidebook to AutoGen via MCP:
get_guide
Get detailed information about a specific guide
get_rate_limit
Check current API usage and rate limits
get_session
Get details for a specific schedule session
get_speaker
Get details for a specific speaker profile
list_custom_lists
List custom list items (e.g., Exhibitors, Sponsors) for a guide
list_guides
List all guides available in the account
list_locations
List all locations/venues defined for a guide
list_schedules
List schedules for a specific guide
list_sessions
List all schedule sessions for a specific guide
list_speakers
List all speakers/presenters for a specific guide
Example Prompts for Guidebook in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Guidebook immediately.
"List all active mobile guides in my account."
"Show the schedule sessions for guide ID 8821."
"Who are the speakers for the Global Tech Summit?"
Troubleshooting Guidebook MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Guidebook to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Guidebook + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Guidebook 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 Guidebook to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.