ShipCompliant MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ShipCompliant 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="shipcompliant_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with ShipCompliant. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About ShipCompliant MCP Server
Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ShipCompliant 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
- Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
- Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
- Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
- License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
- State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
- Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
- Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications
The ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the ShipCompliant MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ShipCompliant through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ShipCompliant tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ShipCompliant tool responses in an isolated environment
ShipCompliant + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ShipCompliant MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ShipCompliant while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ShipCompliant, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ShipCompliant data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ShipCompliant responses in a sandboxed execution environment
ShipCompliant MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ShipCompliant to AutoGen via MCP:
calculate_tax
Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax
check_compliance
Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance
check_license_status
Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state
get_shipping_rules
Get state shipping rules
get_state_rules
Get state alcohol rules
list_carriers
List approved carriers
list_licenses
Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses
list_products
List registered products
Example Prompts for ShipCompliant in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with ShipCompliant immediately.
"Can we ship Pinot Noir from California to Texas?"
"Calculate alcohol taxes for a $50 bottle of wine shipped to New York."
"Show my active shipping licenses for California."
Troubleshooting ShipCompliant MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting ShipCompliant to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"ShipCompliant + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.