Hologram.io MCP Server for AutoGen 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Hologram.io 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="hologramio_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Hologram.io. "
"11 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 Hologram.io MCP Server
Connect your Hologram.io IoT platform to any AI agent and take full control of your global cellular connectivity and device fleet through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Hologram.io 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
- Device Oversight — List all IoT devices in your account, retrieve detailed metadata, and monitor their active status.
- SIM Card Management — Access lists of SIM cards (cellular links) and their associated data plans to ensure seamless connectivity.
- Data Usage Monitoring — Retrieve recent data sessions, daily usage statistics, and current billing cycle summaries.
- Connectivity Control — Quickly pause or unpause data services for specific SIM cards directly from the chat interface.
- Location Insights — Access approximate GPS coordinates for your entire fleet based on cell tower triangulation.
- SMS Tracking — Retrieve the history of device-originated SMS messages for troubleshooting and logging.
The Hologram.io 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 Hologram.io to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Hologram.io 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 Hologram.io automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Hologram.io MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Hologram.io through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Hologram.io tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Hologram.io 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 Hologram.io tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Hologram.io tool responses in an isolated environment
Hologram.io + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Hologram.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Hologram.io while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Hologram.io, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Hologram.io data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Hologram.io responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Hologram.io MCP Tools for AutoGen (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Hologram.io to AutoGen via MCP:
get_billing_cycle_usage
Check data usage for the current billing cycle
get_daily_usage_stats
Retrieve aggregated daily data usage statistics
get_device_details
Get detailed information for a specific IoT device
get_device_locations
Retrieve approximate GPS coordinates for all devices based on cell tower data
get_recent_data_sessions
Retrieve the most recent data sessions for your fleet
list_available_data_plans
List all data plans available for activation in your organization
list_iot_devices
Use this to monitor fleet status and find specific device IDs. List all IoT devices in your Hologram account
list_sim_cards
List all SIM cards (cellular links) and their associated plans
list_sms_messages
Retrieve the history of device-originated SMS messages
pause_sim_data
Requires the cellular link ID. Temporarily suspend data services for a specific SIM card
unpause_sim_data
Resume data services for a suspended SIM card
Example Prompts for Hologram.io in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Hologram.io immediately.
"List all IoT devices and show which ones are currently active."
"Show me the total data usage for the current billing cycle."
"Find the approximate location of all devices in my account."
Troubleshooting Hologram.io MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Hologram.io to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Hologram.io + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hologram.io 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 Hologram.io to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.