Do I need an API key?

No! PunkAPI is completely free and open. No authentication required. Just subscribe and start searching beers.

What does ABV and IBU mean?

ABV (Alcohol By Volume) measures alcohol content percentage. IBU (International Bitterness Units) measures bitterness: 60 = very bitter.

PunkAPI MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add PunkAPI as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

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="punkapi_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with PunkAPI. "
                "8 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About PunkAPI MCP Server

Connect to PunkAPI and explore BrewDog's DIY Dog beer catalog through natural conversation — completely free, no API key needed.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use PunkAPI tools. Connect 8 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

Beer Search — Search beers by name, style, ABV, IBU, hops, yeast, malts and food pairing
Random Beers — Get random beer suggestions for discovery
Beer Details — Get full details including ingredients, brewing tips and food pairings
Filter by ABV — Find session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV)
Filter by IBU — Find mild or bitter beers based on preference
Food Pairing — Find beers that pair well with specific foods
Hop Varieties — Search beers by specific hop varieties

The PunkAPI MCP Server exposes 8 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 PunkAPI to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the PunkAPI MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with PunkAPI through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use PunkAPI tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign PunkAPI 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 PunkAPI tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes PunkAPI tool responses in an isolated environment

PunkAPI + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the PunkAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries PunkAPI while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from PunkAPI, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using PunkAPI data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process PunkAPI responses in a sandboxed execution environment

PunkAPI MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect PunkAPI to AutoGen via MCP:

get_all_beers

Supports searching by name, ABV range, IBU range, EBC (color), malts, hops, yeast, food pairing and brewing date range. Returns beer names, descriptions, ABV, IBU, ingredients and food pairing suggestions. Pagination supported with page and per_page parameters. Search BrewDog beers with filters

get_beer_by_id

Returns name, description, ABV, IBU, EBC, first brewed date, tagline, ingredients (malts, hops, yeast), food pairing suggestions, brewers tips and description. Get a specific beer by ID

get_beers_by_abv

Use abv_gt for minimum ABV and abv_lt for maximum ABV. Useful for finding session beers (low ABV) or strong beers (high ABV). Search beers by ABV (alcohol by volume) range

get_beers_by_food

Common pairings include: "cheese", "burger", "spicy", "dessert", "chicken", "fish", "pork", "bbq", "chocolate", "fruit". Returns matching beers with their food pairing suggestions. Search beers by food pairing suggestion

get_beers_by_hops

Common hops include: "Cascade", "Citra", "Mosaic", "Amarillo", "Simcoe", "Galaxy", "Chinook", "Centennial". Returns matching beers with full hop ingredient details. Search beers by hop variety

get_beers_by_ibu

Low IBU (<20) = mild, Medium IBU (20-40) = balanced, High IBU (40-60) = bitter, Very High IBU (>60) = very bitter. Useful for finding beers matching bitterness preference. Search beers by IBU (International Bitterness Units) range

get_beers_by_style

Common styles include: "American IPA", "Scottish Ale", "Belgian IPA", "English IPA", "Porter", "Stout", "Lager", "Pilsner", "Wheat Beer", "Sour". Returns beer names, ABV, IBU and descriptions. Search beers by style

get_random_beer

Useful for discovering new beers. Can return 1-25 random beers at once. Get random beer(s) from the catalog

Example Prompts for PunkAPI in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with PunkAPI immediately.

"Give me a random beer suggestion."

"Find me beers that pair well with cheese."

"Show me all BrewDog IPAs."

Troubleshooting PunkAPI MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting PunkAPI to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

PunkAPI + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating PunkAPI MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call PunkAPI tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.