JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server for AutoGen 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add JSONCargo Maritime 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="jsoncargo_maritime_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with JSONCargo Maritime. "
"4 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 JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and vessel auditing workflow with JSONCargo Maritime, the comprehensive source for real-time shipping data. By connecting JSONCargo to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for vessels, audit current voyage statuses, and retrieve detailed port metadata without you ever touching a maritime portal. Whether you are conducting supply chain research or monitoring regional trade constraints, your agent acts as a real-time maritime consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use JSONCargo Maritime tools. Connect 4 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
- Vessel Auditing — Search for thousands of maritime vessels by name or IMO number and retrieve detailed metadata, including flags and types.
- Voyage Oversight — Audit the current status and position of vessels to understand the temporal distribution of maritime logistics instantly.
- Port Discovery — Browse global ports and their location codes (LOCODEs) to maintain strict organizational control over trade routes.
- Logistics Intelligence — Retrieve unique vessel identifiers to assist in deep-dive supply chain classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
The JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server exposes 4 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 JSONCargo Maritime to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the JSONCargo Maritime 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 4 tools from JSONCargo Maritime automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with JSONCargo Maritime through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use JSONCargo Maritime tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes JSONCargo Maritime tool responses in an isolated environment
JSONCargo Maritime + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries JSONCargo Maritime while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from JSONCargo Maritime, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using JSONCargo Maritime data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process JSONCargo Maritime responses in a sandboxed execution environment
JSONCargo Maritime MCP Tools for AutoGen (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect JSONCargo Maritime to AutoGen via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the JSONCargo service is operational
get_current_voyage_details
Get full metadata for the current voyage of a specific vessel ID
list_maritime_ports
List global ports registered in the JSONCargo database
search_maritime_vessels
Search for maritime vessels by name or IMO number
Example Prompts for JSONCargo Maritime in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with JSONCargo Maritime immediately.
"Search for vessel 'Ever Given' using JSONCargo."
"What is the current voyage status for vessel ID 'VES-123'?"
"List all maritime ports in 'Netherlands'."
Troubleshooting JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting JSONCargo Maritime to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"JSONCargo Maritime + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating JSONCargo Maritime 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 JSONCargo Maritime to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.