Open WebUI MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 12 tools to Add File To Collection, Chat Completed, Chat Completions, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMicrosoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Open WebUI as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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The Open WebUI MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminiimport 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="open_webui_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Open WebUI. "
"12 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Open WebUI MCP Server
Connect your Open WebUI instance to any AI agent and take full control of your local and cloud LLM orchestration through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Open WebUI tools. Connect 12 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
- Model Management — Use
list_modelsto fetch all available models including Ollama, OpenAI, and Open WebUI Functions. - RAG & Knowledge Base — Upload files with
upload_file, process web content viaprocess_web_url, and organize them into collections usingadd_file_to_collection. - Chat Orchestration — Create and manage backend-controlled chats with
create_new_chator use OpenAI/Anthropic compatible endpoints likechat_completionsandsend_message. - Native Ollama Support — Directly interact with the Ollama API using
ollama_generate,ollama_tags, andollama_embedfor local inference tasks. - File Processing — Monitor the status of your document ingestion with
get_file_statusto ensure your RAG context is ready.
The Open WebUI MCP Server exposes 12 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 12 Open WebUI tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Open WebUI through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning llm-management, rag, model-inference, 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.
Add file to collection on Open WebUI
Add a file to a knowledge collection
Chat completed on Open WebUI
Run outlet filters for completed chat
Chat completions on Open WebUI
OpenAI-compatible chat completion
Create new chat on Open WebUI
Must generate UUIDs for message IDs. Create a new chat (Backend-Controlled Flow)
Get file status on Open WebUI
Check file processing status
List models on Open WebUI
Retrieve all models
Ollama embed on Open WebUI
Ollama API Embeddings
Ollama generate on Open WebUI
Ollama API Generate Completion
Ollama tags on Open WebUI
List Ollama models
Process web url on Open WebUI
Process a web URL into a collection
Send message on Open WebUI
Anthropic-compatible message generation
Upload file on Open WebUI
Content is extracted and stored in the vector DB. Provide file content as base64. Upload a file for RAG
Connect Open WebUI to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Open WebUI 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 Open WebUI MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Open WebUI through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Open WebUI tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Open WebUI 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 Open WebUI tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Open WebUI tool responses in an isolated environment
Open WebUI + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Open WebUI MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Open WebUI while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Open WebUI, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Open WebUI data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Open WebUI responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Open WebUI in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Open WebUI immediately.
"List all models available in my Open WebUI instance."
"Process the URL 'https://docs.openwebui.com/' into my 'Documentation' collection."
"Generate a response using the 'llama3' model for the prompt 'Explain quantum computing'."
Troubleshooting Open WebUI MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Open WebUI to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Open WebUI + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Open WebUI 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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