Paperless-ngx MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 26 tools to Create Correspondent, Create Document Type, Create Saved View, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMicrosoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Paperless-ngx 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 Paperless-ngx MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 26 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="paperless_ngx_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Paperless-ngx. "
"26 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 Paperless-ngx MCP Server
Connect your Paperless-ngx instance to any AI agent and transform your document archive into a searchable, conversational knowledge base.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Paperless-ngx tools. Connect 26 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
- Document Discovery — Use
list_documentswith full-text search or filter by tags and dates to find exactly what you need in seconds. - File Operations — Upload new documents with
upload_document, download originals withdownload_document, or get instant visual context withpreview_documentandthumb_document. - Metadata Management — Organize your library by creating and updating tags, correspondents, and document types using dedicated tools like
create_tagorupdate_correspondent. - Deep Inspection — Fetch complete OCR text and metadata for any specific file using
get_documentto help your AI analyze contents. - Saved Views — Access your predefined filters and organizational structures with
list_saved_views.
The Paperless-ngx MCP Server exposes 26 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 26 Paperless-ngx tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Paperless-ngx through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning digital-archive, ocr, full-text-search, 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 correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Create a new correspondent
Create document type on Paperless-ngx
Create a new document type
Create saved view on Paperless-ngx
Create a new saved view
Create tag on Paperless-ngx
Create a new tag
Delete correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Delete a correspondent
Delete document on Paperless-ngx
Delete a document
Delete document type on Paperless-ngx
Delete a document type
Delete saved view on Paperless-ngx
Delete a saved view
Delete tag on Paperless-ngx
Delete a tag
Download document on Paperless-ngx
Download the actual document file
Get correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve correspondent details
Get document on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve details of a specific document
Get document type on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve document type details
Get tag on Paperless-ngx
Retrieve tag details
List correspondents on Paperless-ngx
List all correspondents
List document types on Paperless-ngx
List all document types
List documents on Paperless-ngx
Supports filtering and searching via query parameters. List all documents in Paperless-ngx
List saved views on Paperless-ngx
List all saved views
List tags on Paperless-ngx
List all tags
Preview document on Paperless-ngx
Get a preview of the document
Thumb document on Paperless-ngx
Get the document thumbnail
Update correspondent on Paperless-ngx
Update a correspondent
Update document on Paperless-ngx
Update document metadata
Update document type on Paperless-ngx
Update a document type
Update tag on Paperless-ngx
Update a tag
Upload document on Paperless-ngx
Upload a new document
Connect Paperless-ngx to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Paperless-ngx 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 Paperless-ngx MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Paperless-ngx through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Paperless-ngx tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Paperless-ngx 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 Paperless-ngx tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Paperless-ngx tool responses in an isolated environment
Paperless-ngx + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Paperless-ngx MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Paperless-ngx while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Paperless-ngx, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Paperless-ngx data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Paperless-ngx responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Paperless-ngx in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Paperless-ngx immediately.
"Search for all documents related to 'Electricity Bill' from 2023."
"Upload a new document titled 'Contract 2024' with tag ID 12."
"Get the full content and a preview of document ID 42."
Troubleshooting Paperless-ngx MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Paperless-ngx to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Paperless-ngx + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Paperless-ngx 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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