Tower 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 Tower 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="tower_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Tower. "
"10 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Tower MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your team's productivity with Tower, the lightweight and intuitive collaboration platform. By connecting Tower to your agent, you transform complex project tracking and task assignment into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your projects, create new tasks, update statuses, and even browse project discussions without you ever needing to navigate the web interface. Whether you are managing a small creative project or a large-scale operation, your agent acts as a real-time team assistant, keeping your workspace organized and your team aligned.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Tower 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
- Project Management — List all accessible projects and retrieve detailed information about your collaboration workspace.
- Task Operations — Create, update, and track tasks with full support for descriptions, assignees, and completion status.
- Team Coordination — List teams and members to manage assignments and collaboration effectively.
- Discussion Monitoring — Browse project discussions and topics to stay informed about team updates.
- Resource Organization — List document folders within projects to access shared resources instantly.
The Tower 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 Tower to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Tower 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 Tower automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Tower MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Tower through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Tower tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Tower 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 Tower tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Tower tool responses in an isolated environment
Tower + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Tower MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Tower while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Tower, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Tower data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Tower responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Tower MCP Tools for AutoGen (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Tower to AutoGen via MCP:
create_task
Create a new Tower task
get_project
Get project details
get_task_details
Get task details
list_discussions
List project discussions
list_doc_folders
List document folders
list_members
List team members
list_projects
List all Tower projects
list_tasks
List tasks in a project
list_teams
List available teams
update_task
Update an existing Tower task
Example Prompts for Tower in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Tower immediately.
"List all my active projects on Tower."
"Create a task in project 'Design Refresh' titled 'Select primary color palette'."
"Show me recent discussions in the 'API Integration' project."
Troubleshooting Tower MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Tower to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Tower + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Tower 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 Tower to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
