Onfido MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 6 tools to Create Applicant, Create Check, Create Workflow Run, and more
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Onfido as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
Ask AI about this MCP Server for AutoGen
The Onfido MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Human Resources category — giving your AI agent 6 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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="onfido_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Onfido. "
"6 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Onfido MCP Server
Connect your Onfido account to any AI agent to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification processes through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Onfido tools. Connect 6 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
- Applicant Management — Create and manage applicant profiles representing individuals undergoing verification.
- Workflow Studio Integration — Start and monitor complex verification workflows (Workflow Runs) to automate multi-step identity checks.
- Legacy Checks — Create classic checks for specific report combinations like document verification and facial similarity.
- Detailed Reporting — Retrieve comprehensive verification reports, including results and granular breakdowns of identity data.
- Real-time Notifications — Register webhooks to receive asynchronous updates on verification statuses directly to your systems.
The Onfido MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 6 Onfido tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Onfido through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning identity-verification, kyc, applicant-screening, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create applicant on Onfido
Create a new Onfido applicant
Create check on Onfido
Create a new Check (Legacy/Classic)
Create workflow run on Onfido
Create a new Workflow Run
Get report on Onfido
Retrieve a Verification Report
Get workflow run on Onfido
g., awaiting_input, processing, approved, review, declined). Retrieve a Workflow Run
Register webhook on Onfido
Register a new Webhook
Connect Onfido to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Onfido into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the Onfido MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Onfido through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Onfido tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Onfido 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 Onfido tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Onfido tool responses in an isolated environment
Onfido + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Onfido MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Onfido while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Onfido, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Onfido data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Onfido responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Onfido in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Onfido immediately.
"Create a new Onfido applicant for John Doe (john.doe@example.com)."
"Start a verification workflow 'wf_abc' for applicant 'app_12345'."
"Retrieve the details for report ID 'rep_xyz789'."
Troubleshooting Onfido MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Onfido to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Onfido + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Onfido 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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