OpenCorporates MCP Server for AutoGen 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add OpenCorporates 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="opencorporates_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with OpenCorporates. "
"6 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 OpenCorporates MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire corporate auditing and due diligence workflow with OpenCorporates, the world's largest open database of companies. By connecting OpenCorporates to your agent, you transform complex registration lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for companies across hundreds of jurisdictions, audit officer histories, and retrieve detailed corporate groupings without you ever touching a manual register. Whether you are conducting competitive analysis or background checks, your agent acts as a real-time corporate investigator, ensuring your business intelligence is always grounded in official, verified data.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use OpenCorporates 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
- Corporate Auditing — Search for companies by name across global jurisdictions and retrieve detailed metadata, including registration numbers and current status.
- Officer Oversight — Search for directors and corporate officers to maintain a clear view of organizational leadership and history.
- Jurisdiction Discovery — List and query all supported jurisdictions to understand the geographic reach of your research.
- Grouping Intelligence — Retrieve details for corporate groupings to understand complex ownership structures instantly.
- Status Monitoring — Check your API token usage and account metadata to maintain strict control over your research volume.
The OpenCorporates MCP Server exposes 6 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 OpenCorporates to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OpenCorporates 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 6 tools from OpenCorporates automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the OpenCorporates MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with OpenCorporates through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use OpenCorporates tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign OpenCorporates 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 OpenCorporates tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes OpenCorporates tool responses in an isolated environment
OpenCorporates + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the OpenCorporates MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries OpenCorporates while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from OpenCorporates, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using OpenCorporates data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process OpenCorporates responses in a sandboxed execution environment
OpenCorporates MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect OpenCorporates to AutoGen via MCP:
get_api_status
Check current API token usage and status
get_company_details
Get full details for a specific company by jurisdiction and number
get_corporate_grouping
Get details for a corporate grouping
list_jurisdictions
List all jurisdictions supported by OpenCorporates
search_companies
Search for companies by name or keyword
search_officers
Search for corporate officers and directors
Example Prompts for OpenCorporates in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with OpenCorporates immediately.
"Search for companies named 'Vinkius' using OpenCorporates."
"Show company details for 'google' in jurisdiction 'us_de' (Delaware)."
"Find corporate officers named 'John Smith'."
Troubleshooting OpenCorporates MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting OpenCorporates to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"OpenCorporates + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating OpenCorporates 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 OpenCorporates to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.