Can I automatically trigger an RPA task via the AI agent?

Yes! Use the `trigger_task` tool with the target Robot ID and any required input parameters. Your agent will start the automation job and return the unique Job ID.

How do I check if a robot is currently online and ready?

Use the `list_robots` tool. It will retrieve all configured robots in your ShadowBot account along with their current status (e.g., Online, Busy, Offline).

Can I retrieve the logs for a completed automation job?

Yes! The `get_task_logs` tool allows you to fetch the execution details and any output data for a specific Job ID.

ShadowBot MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ShadowBot
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ShadowBot 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="shadowbot_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with ShadowBot. "
                "10 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About ShadowBot MCP Server

Connect your AI agents to ShadowBot (影刀RPA), the leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform for high-performance browser and desktop automation. This MCP provides 10 tools to manage automation robots, orchestrate execution tasks, and monitor the health of your digital workforce programmatically.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ShadowBot tools. Connect 10 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

Robot Orchestration — List and inspect available automation robots and their current operational status
Task Execution — Trigger specific automation tasks and handle job lifecycle management from start to finish
Performance Monitoring — Retrieve granular execution logs and track robot throughput and success rates
Credential Handling — Monitor and manage robotic account assignments and access tokens for secure automation
Global Management — Access organizational project structures and list active automation workflows directly from your agent

The ShadowBot MCP Server exposes 10 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 ShadowBot to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ShadowBot 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 10 tools from ShadowBot automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the ShadowBot MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot tool calls

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

ShadowBot + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

ShadowBot MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect ShadowBot to AutoGen via MCP:

get_robot_details

Get detailed information for a specific robot

get_task_details

Retrieve the status and results of a ShadowBot task

list_apps

List all RPA applications in your ShadowBot account

list_department_members

List members in a specific department

list_departments

Retrieve the organizational department list

list_online_robots

List currently online robots

list_robots

List all robots associated with the account

list_task_logs

Retrieve logs for a specific task

start_task

Remote trigger a ShadowBot RPA application

stop_task

Stop a running ShadowBot task

Example Prompts for ShadowBot in AutoGen

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

"List all automation robots in my ShadowBot account and show their status."

"Start task 'process_invoices' on robot ID 'bot_rpa_777'."

"Get the execution logs for Job ID 'job_12345'."

Troubleshooting ShadowBot MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

ShadowBot + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating ShadowBot 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 ShadowBot 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.