Is the OFAC SLS API Key required?

No. The SLS API is publicly accessible. However, providing an API key if you have one ensures higher rate limits and consistent access.

What is the difference between SDN and Non-SDN lists?

The SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) list contains individuals and entities whose assets are blocked. Non-SDN lists contain entities subject to other sanctions, such as sector-specific or prohibited accounts.

Can I see aliases for a specific person?

Yes! Use the `get_entity_details` tool with the specific Entity ID. The agent will return the full profile, including all known aliases, addresses, and identifying information.

OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: OFAC Sanctions Service
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Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add OFAC Sanctions Service as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

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="ofac_sanctions_service_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with OFAC Sanctions Service. "
                "10 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server

Connect to the OFAC Sanctions List Service (SLS) API through your AI agent and explore authoritative data on sanctioned individuals, groups, and entities using natural conversation.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use OFAC Sanctions Service 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

List Discovery — Retrieve identifiers for all available sanctions lists, including the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Consolidated Non-SDN lists.
Update Monitoring — Check the timestamp of the last update for any sanctions list to ensure you are using the most current data.
Version Tracking — List historical and current versions of sanctions lists and retrieve specific version metadata.
Entity Inspection — Access detailed profile information for specific sanctioned entities, including names, aliases, and addresses.
Deltas & Full Versions — Retrieve metadata for full list versions or just the changes (deltas) between specific versions.
Entry Metrics — Get the total count of entities within a specific list version for audit purposes.
Tag Management — List all descriptive tags and labels associated with list versions.

The OFAC Sanctions Service 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 OFAC Sanctions Service to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OFAC Sanctions Service 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 OFAC Sanctions Service automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with OFAC Sanctions Service through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use OFAC Sanctions Service tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign OFAC Sanctions Service 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 OFAC Sanctions Service tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes OFAC Sanctions Service tool responses in an isolated environment

OFAC Sanctions Service + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries OFAC Sanctions Service while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from OFAC Sanctions Service, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using OFAC Sanctions Service data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process OFAC Sanctions Service responses in a sandboxed execution environment

OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect OFAC Sanctions Service to AutoGen via MCP:

get_delta_version_metadata

Get delta version metadata

get_entity_details

Get specific entity metadata

get_full_version_metadata

Get full version metadata

get_list_last_updated

Check for list updates

get_sls_about

Get SLS API info

get_version_entry_count

Get total entries in a version

list_list_versions

List versions of a sanctions list

list_sanctions_lists

g. SDN, NONSDN). List available sanctions lists

list_version_entities

List entities in a version

list_version_tags

List tags for a version

Example Prompts for OFAC Sanctions Service in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with OFAC Sanctions Service immediately.

"When was the SDN sanctions list last updated?"

"Get the details for entity ID '12345' in the latest SDN version."

"List all historical versions available for the SDN list."

Troubleshooting OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting OFAC Sanctions Service to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

OFAC Sanctions Service + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating OFAC Sanctions Service MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call OFAC Sanctions Service tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.