Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 10 tools to Get Activity, Get Facility, Get Organization, and more
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Recreation.gov (RIDB) 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 Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Government Public Data category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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="recreationgov_ridb_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Recreation.gov (RIDB). "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
Connect to the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) and explore thousands of federal recreation sites, campgrounds, and historic landmarks across the United States through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools. Connect 10 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
- Facility Discovery — Search for campgrounds, visitor centers, and parks using keywords, states, or specific activities.
- Geospatial Search — Find recreation spots near specific coordinates using radial search parameters.
- Detailed Metadata — Fetch complete descriptions, operating hours, and management information for any facility or recreation area.
- Activity Mapping — List and filter by supported activities like hiking, fishing, or camping to find the perfect spot.
- Visual Exploration — Retrieve associated images and media for facilities and recreation areas to preview your destination.
- Agency Insights — Identify the federal organizations and agencies managing specific public lands.
The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server exposes 10 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 10 Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning geospatial-data, campgrounds, public-lands, 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.
Get activity on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation activity
Get facility on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation facility
Get organization on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific organization
Get recarea on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation area
List activities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
g., Hiking, Camping). List supported recreation activities
List facilities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities
List facility media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Retrieve media for a facility
List organizations on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
List federal agencies managing resources
List recarea media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Retrieve media for a recreation area
List recareas on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
List recreation areas
Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Recreation.gov (RIDB) 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 Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Recreation.gov (RIDB) through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Recreation.gov (RIDB) 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 Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool responses in an isolated environment
Recreation.gov (RIDB) + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Recreation.gov (RIDB) while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Recreation.gov (RIDB), a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Recreation.gov (RIDB) data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Recreation.gov (RIDB) responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Recreation.gov (RIDB) immediately.
"List all recreation facilities in Florida that support 'Hiking'."
"Show me the media and images for facility ID 233330."
"What are the supported recreation activities I can search for?"
Troubleshooting Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Recreation.gov (RIDB) to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Recreation.gov (RIDB) + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Recreation.gov (RIDB) 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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