Monnify 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 Monnify 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="monnify_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Monnify. "
"10 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 Monnify MCP Server
Connect your Monnify merchant account to your AI agent and manage your Nigerian payment operations and customer virtual accounts through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Monnify 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
- Transaction Monitoring — List all payments and get real-time status updates and references.
- Virtual Account Reservation — Create and manage dedicated virtual bank accounts for your customers.
- Payment Initialization — Start new payment processes and generate checkout URLs for card or transfer payments.
- Disbursements & Transfers — Track outgoing bank transfers and payouts from your account.
- Invoice Management — Access digital invoices generated via the Monnify platform.
- Settlement Tracking — Monitor the history of payouts from Monnify to your corporate bank account.
- Bank Discovery — List all supported Nigerian banks for disbursements and account verification.
The Monnify 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 Monnify to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Monnify 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 Monnify automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Monnify MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Monnify through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Monnify tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Monnify 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 Monnify tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Monnify tool responses in an isolated environment
Monnify + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Monnify MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Monnify while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Monnify, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Monnify data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Monnify responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Monnify MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Monnify to AutoGen via MCP:
get_account_details
Get reserved account details
get_transaction
Get transaction details
init_payment
Initialize a payment transaction
list_banks
List supported Nigerian banks
list_disbursements
List bank transfers (disbursements)
list_monnify_invoices
List Monnify digital invoices
list_reserved_accounts
List reserved virtual accounts
list_settlements
List merchant settlements
list_transactions
List Monnify transactions
reserve_account
Create a reserved virtual account
Example Prompts for Monnify in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Monnify immediately.
"List my most recent transactions on Monnify."
"Reserve a virtual account for a new customer named 'Ayo Balogun'."
"List all Nigerian banks supported by Monnify."
Troubleshooting Monnify MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Monnify to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Monnify + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Monnify 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 Monnify to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.