Shimo Docs MCP Server for AutoGen 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Shimo Docs as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
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="shimo_docs_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Shimo Docs. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Shimo Docs MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your collaborative workflow with Shimo Docs, the leading professional office suite in China. By connecting Shimo Docs to your agent, you transform complex document management and team collaboration into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your files, create new collaborative documents, import external content, and even export your work into multiple formats without you ever needing to navigate the web interface. Whether you are managing complex project documentation or financial spreadsheets, your agent acts as a real-time collaborative assistant, keeping your files organized and your team aligned.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Shimo Docs 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
- Document Orchestration — List all accessible documents, sheets, and presentations across your workspace.
- File Management — Create, retrieve, and delete files with full support for collaborative metadata.
- Import & Export — Seamlessly import external content and export Shimo documents into standard formats like docx and pdf.
- Folder Organization — Browse folder structures and manage file locations efficiently.
- Administrative Insights — List organization users and monitor audit logs for security and compliance.
The Shimo Docs 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 Shimo Docs to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Shimo Docs 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 Shimo Docs automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Shimo Docs MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Shimo Docs through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Shimo Docs tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Shimo Docs 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 Shimo Docs tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Shimo Docs tool responses in an isolated environment
Shimo Docs + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Shimo Docs MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Shimo Docs while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Shimo Docs, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Shimo Docs data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Shimo Docs responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Shimo Docs MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Shimo Docs to AutoGen via MCP:
create_file
Create a new Shimo file
export_file
Export a Shimo file
get_file
Get file details
get_folder_content
Get folder contents
get_org_info
Get organization details
import_file
Import a document into Shimo
list_audit_logs
List audit logs
list_files
List all Shimo files
list_folders
List all Shimo folders
list_users
List organization users
Example Prompts for Shimo Docs in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Shimo Docs immediately.
"List all my collaborative documents on Shimo."
"Create a new spreadsheet titled 'Q2 Expenses' in folder 'Finance'."
"Export the document 'Project Roadmap' to PDF."
Troubleshooting Shimo Docs MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Shimo Docs to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Shimo Docs + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Shimo Docs 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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Connect Shimo Docs to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.