Homebase 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 Homebase 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="homebase_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Homebase. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Homebase MCP Server
Connect your Homebase (joinhomebase.com) account to any AI agent and take full control of your employee scheduling, time tracking, and team management through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Homebase 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
- Location Oversight — List all business locations and retrieve unique identifiers for multi-site management.
- Employee Management — Access lists of employees for specific locations and retrieve detailed profile information.
- Schedule Monitoring — List scheduled shifts and retrieve upcoming agendas to ensure adequate coverage.
- Time Tracking — Monitor actual hours worked by retrieving timecard entries, including clock-in/out times.
- Real-time Presence — Instantly check which employees are currently clocked in at a specific location.
- Role & Department Tracking — List defined roles and departments to understand your team structure.
- Operational Efficiency — Retrieve labor budget configurations to stay aligned with your operational costs.
The Homebase 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 Homebase to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Homebase 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 Homebase automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Homebase MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Homebase through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Homebase tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Homebase 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 Homebase tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Homebase tool responses in an isolated environment
Homebase + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Homebase MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Homebase while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Homebase, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Homebase data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Homebase responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Homebase MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Homebase to AutoGen via MCP:
get_active_clock_ins
List all employees currently clocked in at a specific location
get_api_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user and plan status
get_employee_profile
Get detailed information for a specific employee
list_defined_roles
List all roles (e.g., Manager, Server) defined for a location
list_departments
List all departments configured for a location
list_employees
List all employees for a specific location
list_labor_budgets
Retrieve labor budget configurations for a location
list_locations
Use this to find the "location_uuid" required for all other tools. List all business locations associated with the Homebase account
list_scheduled_shifts
List scheduled shifts for employees at a specific location
list_timecards
Useful for monitoring actual hours worked. List timecard entries (timesheets) for a specific location
Example Prompts for Homebase in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Homebase immediately.
"List all business locations and find the UUID for 'Downtown Cafe'."
"Who is currently clocked in at the Downtown Cafe?"
"Show the scheduled shifts for next Wednesday."
Troubleshooting Homebase MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Homebase to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Homebase + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Homebase 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 Homebase to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.