Where do I obtain my Readwise Access Token?

You can quickly find or generate your specific access token by logging into your Readwise account and directly visiting `https://readwise.io/access_token`. Copy the alphanumeric token presented there and insert it directly into the prompt required by this integration.

Can the AI add native highlights or upload PDFs to Reader for me?

Currently, the integration server functions on a Read-Only standard format designed specifically to fetch existing knowledge. It fetches metadata or full-text values from highlights, tags, and Reader items, but it doesn't support publishing or updating new sources back to Readwise natively.

Does it also search through to my saved Readwise Reader feed?

Yes. Tools like `list_reader_documents` and `get_reader_document` are designated explicitly for extracting articles or stored reads directly residing inside your connected Readwise Reader account, keeping both typical highlights and Reader data separate but reachable.

Readwise MCP Server for AutoGen 6 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 Readwise as an MCP tool provider through the 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="readwise_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Readwise. "
                "6 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Readwise MCP Server

Connect your Readwise account directly to your AI agent. Enabling this integration turns your AI into an expert research assistant, capable of instantly scanning your entire timeline of book highlights, article snippets, tweet saves, and personal tags directly from your unified Readwise and Readwise Reader library.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Readwise tools. Connect 6 tools through the 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

Highlight Retrieval — Perform searches or bulk retrievals of every snippet, quote, or highlight you've ever saved from your Kindle, Apple Books, and web browsers.
Library Browsing — Ask your AI to list all the books, articles, and sources currently populated in your Readwise database.
Readwise Reader Documents — Full access to list and extract content directly from articles and feeds saved into your Readwise Reader app.
Tag Management Analysis — Retrieve the categorizations and tags you use to organize your knowledge base system.

The Readwise 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 Readwise to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Readwise 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 Readwise automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Readwise MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign Readwise 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 Readwise tool calls

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

Readwise + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Readwise MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect Readwise to AutoGen via MCP:

check_auth_status

Verifies the validity of the Readwise access token

get_reader_document

Retrieves details for a specific Reader document

list_books

Lists all books and sources in Readwise

list_highlights

Lists all highlights from the user's Readwise account

list_reader_documents

Lists documents in the Readwise Reader

list_tags

Lists all tags used in Readwise

Example Prompts for Readwise in AutoGen

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

"List the most recent 5 books I highlighted on Readwise."

"Show me the text of the recent document I saved to Reader with the ID 1234."

"Search my highlights for any mentions of 'productivity'."

Troubleshooting Readwise MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

Readwise + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Readwise 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 Readwise 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.