Can it apply Supertags with pre-filled fields?

Yes. Use `add_node_with_fields` to create a node with a specific Supertag and populate its attributes in a single call.

Are there limits on nested hierarchies?

No practical limits beyond your token window. The `add_node_with_children` tool accepts arrays of child nodes and populates the hierarchy in a single request.

Which Tana plan is required?

API access is available on Tana Plus and Pro plans. Free accounts do not have API tokens. Generate your token from Workspace Settings in the Tana web app.

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

Name: Tana
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Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Tana as an MCP tool provider through 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="tana_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Tana. "
                "10 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Tana MCP Server

Translate your AI conversation into structured personal knowledge management seamlessly with the Tana MCP connector. Evolve your LLM into a dedicated ontological architect capable of pushing rich, contextual data fragments straight into your workspace. Bypass tedious manual entry by programming your assistant to dynamically categorize thoughts, mint native ontological classes (Supertags), and instantiate multi-level hierarchies inside your Tana graph while maintaining maximum focus in your local environment.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Tana 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

Node Structuring — Swiftly inject clean data fragments anywhere by defining paths invoking add_node or securely drop ideations asynchronously into your capture zone utilizing add_to_inbox.
Ontology & Metadata — Formalize data classifications mapping real-world objects using define_supertag and instantiate them powerfully utilizing add_tagged_node and add_node_with_fields.
Hierarchy & Linking — Push whole outline structures programmatically executing add_node_with_children and enforce complex bi-directional network paths executing add_node_reference.
Specialized Datatypes — Effortlessly instantiate formatted daily operations leveraging add_checkbox_task, temporal entries mapping add_date_node, or external resources resolving via add_url_bookmark.

The Tana 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 Tana to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Tana 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 Tana automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Tana MCP Server

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

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

Role-based architecture lets you assign Tana 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 Tana tool calls

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

Tana + AutoGen Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Tana MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)

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

add_checkbox_task

Optionally set initial done status. Creates a checkbox/todo item in the Tana inbox

add_date_node

Format: YYYY-MM-DD. Creates a date-typed node in the Tana inbox

add_node

Provide a target node ID (or "INBOX", "LIBRARY") and the node name. Creates a new node in a specific Tana location

add_node_reference

Provide a label and the target node ID. Creates a reference node linking to an existing node

add_node_with_children

Provide a name and comma-separated children. Creates a parent node with multiple child nodes

add_node_with_fields

Provide name, supertag ID, and field data as a JSON object. Creates a supertagged node with structured field values

add_tagged_node

g. #meeting, #person). Requires the supertag ID from Tana schema. Creates a new node with a supertag applied

add_to_inbox

Quickly adds a new node directly to the Tana Inbox

add_url_bookmark

Creates a URL-typed node in Tana

define_supertag

Provide a name and description. Defines a new supertag in the Tana schema

Example Prompts for Tana in AutoGen

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

"Add a new conceptual outline to my Inbox. The main title should be 'Quarterly Product Strategy', and it should contain three specific child nodes functioning as checkable tasks."

"Create a new node 'Meeting Notes format' structured in our weekly workspace."

"Search my Tana knowledge base for nodes tagged with '#project'."

Troubleshooting Tana MCP Server with AutoGen

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

McpWorkbench not found

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

Tana + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Tana 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 Tana 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.