PAN-OS MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add PAN-OS 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="pan_os_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with PAN-OS. "
"8 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 PAN-OS MCP Server
Connect PAN-OS to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect PAN-OS to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PAN-OS 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 8 tools from PAN-OS automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the PAN-OS MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with PAN-OS through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use PAN-OS tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign PAN-OS 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 PAN-OS tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes PAN-OS tool responses in an isolated environment
PAN-OS + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the PAN-OS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries PAN-OS while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from PAN-OS, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using PAN-OS data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process PAN-OS responses in a sandboxed execution environment
PAN-OS MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PAN-OS to AutoGen via MCP:
commit
This validates the config and activates it. Returns the commit job ID and status. Use this after making configuration changes to activate them. Commit the candidate configuration to running configuration
get_active_sessions
Use this to monitor real-time activity, identify heavy users, or debug connection issues. List all active network sessions on the firewall
get_nat_rules
Use this to audit NAT configurations or troubleshoot connectivity issues. List all NAT rules configured on the firewall
get_pending_changes
Use this to verify if the running configuration matches the candidate configuration before committing. Check if there are uncommitted configuration changes
get_security_rules
Use this to audit firewall policies, review access controls, or analyze rule usage. List all security rules configured on the firewall
get_system_info
Use this to verify firewall health, check software versions, or confirm connectivity. Get system information and status of the PAN-OS firewall
get_threat_logs
Contains source/dest IPs, threat names, severity, actions taken, and PCAP availability. Use this to investigate security incidents or analyze attack vectors. Retrieve recent threat logs from the firewall
get_traffic_logs
Optional limit parameter controls number of logs returned. Use this to analyze traffic patterns, identify blocked connections, or troubleshoot network issues. Retrieve recent traffic logs from the firewall
Troubleshooting PAN-OS MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting PAN-OS to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"PAN-OS + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating PAN-OS 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 PAN-OS to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.