Hostaway MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Hostaway 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="hostaway_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Hostaway. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Hostaway MCP Server
Connect Hostaway to any AI agent — the leading vacation rental channel manager.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Hostaway tools. Connect 8 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
- Listings — All your properties with details, photos, and amenities
- Reservations — Bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and direct
- Calendar — Day-by-day availability, pricing, and min stay
- Channels — Sync status across all connected platforms
- Conversations — Guest messages from all channels in one place
- Financials — Revenue breakdown with commissions and payouts
The Hostaway MCP Server exposes 8 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 Hostaway to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Hostaway 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 8 tools from Hostaway automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Hostaway MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Hostaway through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Hostaway tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Hostaway 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 Hostaway tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Hostaway tool responses in an isolated environment
Hostaway + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Hostaway MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Hostaway while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Hostaway, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Hostaway data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Hostaway responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Hostaway MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Hostaway to AutoGen via MCP:
get_calendar
For revenue management. Get availability calendar
get_financials
Get reservation financials
get_listing
Get listing details
get_reservation
Get reservation details
list_channels
com, VRBO, direct. With sync status. List connected channels
list_conversations
List guest conversations
list_listings
List vacation rental listings
list_reservations
List reservations
Example Prompts for Hostaway in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Hostaway immediately.
"Show me all reservations arriving this week and their revenue"
"List the upcoming check-outs for tomorrow."
"Update the base price for the Beach Villa to $350 for next month."
Troubleshooting Hostaway MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Hostaway to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Hostaway + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Hostaway 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 Hostaway to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.