How do I find my HiBob API Token?

Log in to HiBob as an admin, go to **Settings > Integrations**, and look for the **Service Users** section. Create a new service user or select an existing one to generate and copy the API Token.

Why should I use the 'search_employees' tool?

The `search_employees` tool uses the modern HiBob Search API, which is more powerful than legacy endpoints and supports retrieving custom fields and filtering active/inactive status efficiently.

Can I check who is currently on vacation?

Yes! Use the `get_whos_out` tool by providing a date range. It will return a list of all employees currently on leave or scheduled to be out during those dates.

Is the integration secure for HR data?

Absolutely. The integration uses official HiBob Service User tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials and employee data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

HiBob MCP Server for AutoGen 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: HiBob
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Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add HiBob 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="hibob_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with HiBob. "
                "11 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About HiBob MCP Server

Connect your HiBob HR platform to any AI agent and take full control of your people management and organizational data through natural conversation.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use HiBob tools. Connect 11 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

Employee Search — Perform advanced searches for employees, retrieve full profiles, and access custom fields.
Time Off Oversight — Monitor who is out of the office, check leave balances, and submit new time off requests.
Task Management — List all open HR tasks and mark them as completed directly from the chat interface.
Payroll & Compensation — Access historical payroll data and retrieve detailed compensation packages for employees.
Operational Efficiency — Send welcome invitations to new hires and monitor organizational lists and configurations.
Public Profiles — Quickly retrieve basic contact information for any active member of your organization.

The HiBob MCP Server exposes 11 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 HiBob to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the HiBob 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 11 tools from HiBob automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the HiBob MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign HiBob 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 HiBob tool calls

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

HiBob + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

HiBob MCP Tools for AutoGen (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect HiBob to AutoGen via MCP:

complete_task

Mark a specific task as completed

get_employee_compensation

Get detailed salary and benefit information for an employee

get_leave_balance

Get the leave balance for a specific employee

get_payroll_history

Retrieve platform payroll history

get_whos_out

List employees on leave for a specific date range

invite_employee

Send a welcome invitation to a new employee

list_company_settings_lists

List custom dropdown and configuration lists used in the platform

list_open_tasks

List all pending tasks across the company

list_public_profiles

List basic contact information for all active employees

request_time_off

Pass the payload as a JSON string in "request_json" (requires policyType, startDate, endDate). Submit a new time off request for an employee

search_employees

Pass search criteria as a JSON string in "search_json". Returns active employees by default. Search for employees using filters and retrieve profiles

Example Prompts for HiBob in AutoGen

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

"Search for employees in the 'Engineering' department."

"Check who is out of the office this week."

"Show my open HR tasks and complete ID 'task_992'."

Troubleshooting HiBob MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

HiBob + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating HiBob 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 HiBob 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.