Openscreen MCP Server for AutoGen 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Openscreen 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="openscreen_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Openscreen. "
"9 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 Openscreen MCP Server
Connect your Openscreen account to empower your AI agents with smart QR code capabilities. This server provides programmatic access to the Openscreen API for generating, managing, and tracking dynamic QR codes.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Openscreen tools. Connect 9 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
- Dynamic QR Generation — Create trackable QR codes for physical or digital assets
- Project Organization — Manage your QR codes across multiple projects and containers
- Asset Management — Link QR codes to specific assets like URLs, SKUs, or documents
- Real-time Analytics — Monitor scan data including location, device info, and scan times
- Behavioral Control — Update the intent of existing dynamic QR codes without changing the physical code
The Openscreen MCP Server exposes 9 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 Openscreen to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Openscreen 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 9 tools from Openscreen automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Openscreen MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Openscreen through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Openscreen tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Openscreen 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 Openscreen tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Openscreen tool responses in an isolated environment
Openscreen + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Openscreen MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Openscreen while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Openscreen, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Openscreen data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Openscreen responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Openscreen MCP Tools for AutoGen (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Openscreen to AutoGen via MCP:
create_asset_with_qr
Create an asset and its QR code
get_asset
Get asset details
get_project
Get project details
get_qr_code
Get QR code details
list_assets
List assets in a project
list_projects
List all Openscreen projects
list_qr_codes
List QR codes in a project
list_scans
List scans for a QR code
update_qr_code_intent
Update QR code intent
Example Prompts for Openscreen in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Openscreen immediately.
"List my Openscreen projects."
Troubleshooting Openscreen MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Openscreen to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Openscreen + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Openscreen 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?
Connect Openscreen with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
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Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Openscreen to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
