How to Use the Inform Direct MCP in AutoGen

Q: How do AutoGen agents handle conflicts when querying Inform Direct?

If one agent gets conflicting data from listshareholders compared to internal records, it flags the mismatch. The agents then debate the discrepancy until they reach a resolved state.

Q: Is it possible to restrict AutoGen agents to read-only tools?

Yes. You can configure your MCP tool list to exclude removecompany and only expose read-only tools like getcompany to the agent group.

Let AutoGen agents debate and verify UK corporate filings before submission.

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Multi-agent consensus for UK corporate filings

AutoGen agents can collaborate to verify Inform Direct company records before they reach Companies House. One agent calls `get_company` to pull the current profile, while a compliance agent reviews the details against local records. This multi-agent setup prevents errors by requiring a second AutoGen agent to verify the output of `list_directors` before any corporate changes are finalized. The agents communicate until they reach a consensus on the filing details.

Automated onboarding verification with this MCP Server

Onboard new entities using a structured AutoGen conversation powered by this MCP Server. The onboarding agent executes `add_company` to register the firm, then hands the task to a verification agent who runs `get_account` to check billing impacts. This process eliminates manual data entry mistakes during your AutoGen-driven onboarding. If the verification agent flags an issue, the AutoGen system pauses the workflow and alerts your team, keeping your corporate registry clean.

Safe record management via agent debate

Prevent accidental data loss when managing your company portfolio via AutoGen. Before running `remove_company`, the active agent must defend the decision to a supervisor agent who checks the status using `check_informdirect_status`. Because this tool only removes the company from your local dashboard and not Companies House, the AutoGen debate ensures your active list matches your current client roster. This step keeps your internal database aligned with reality without risking unwanted legal modifications.

Setup guide

Set up Inform Direct MCP in AutoGen

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
autogen-ext[mcp] package
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install AutoGen with MCP
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]" autogen-agentchat. The MCP extension includes mcp_server_tools for stateless tool access.
2

Fetch tools from the MCP
Call mcp_server_tools(SseServerParams(url=...)) with your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Run your agent
Pass the tools to AssistantAgent and call agent.run(). The agent invokes Inform Direct tools and returns structured results.

agent.py

from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import SseServerParams, mcp_server_tools
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.models.openai import OpenAIChatCompletionClient

server_params = SseServerParams(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

tools = await mcp_server_tools(server_params)

agent = AssistantAgent(
    name="Inform Direct_assistant",
    model_client=OpenAIChatCompletionClient(model="gpt-4o"),
    tools=tools,
)

result = await agent.run("List recent Inform Direct data")
print(result.messages[-1].content)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
autogen-ext[mcp] + autogen-agentchat
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Same packages as above. McpWorkbench is ideal when your agent needs stateful sessions across multiple tool calls.
2

Use McpWorkbench as context manager
Wrap your agent in async with McpWorkbench(...) to maintain shared state and resources. The workbench manages the full MCP session lifecycle.
3

Run with workbench
Pass workbench=workbench to your agent. State is preserved across multiple tool calls within the same session.

agent.py

from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench, SseServerParams
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.models.openai import OpenAIChatCompletionClient

server_params = SseServerParams(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

async with McpWorkbench(server_params) as workbench:
    agent = AssistantAgent(
        name="Inform Direct_assistant",
        model_client=OpenAIChatCompletionClient(model="gpt-4o"),
        workbench=workbench,
    )

    result = await agent.run("List recent Inform Direct data")
    print(result.messages[-1].content)

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Common questions about Inform Direct MCP in AutoGen

Use the AutoGen MCP extension to connect to your Vinkius HTTP URL. The adapter automatically registers tools like `list_companies` and makes them available to your AssistantAgent.

Yes. You can set up a group chat where one agent retrieves upcoming deadlines using `get_filing_status` and another agent prepares the corresponding filings.

If one agent gets conflicting data from `list_shareholders` compared to internal records, it flags the mismatch. The agents then debate the discrepancy until they reach a resolved state.

Yes. You can configure your MCP tool list to exclude `remove_company` and only expose read-only tools like `get_company` to the agent group.

All communication between your AutoGen agents and the API goes through a secure V8 isolate MCP sandbox on Vinkius. Your UK corporate filings and director records are encrypted in transit, ensuring no data leaks during agent execution.

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