Trakt MCP Server for AutoGen 18 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Trakt as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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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="trakt_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Trakt. "
"18 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Trakt MCP Server
Connect to Trakt and explore the world's most popular TV and movie tracking platform through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Trakt tools. Connect 18 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
- Search — Find movies, TV shows, episodes and people by title or name
- Movie Details — Get ratings, cast, crew, genres and related movies
- Show Details — Get seasons, episodes, cast, ratings and related shows
- Trending — See what's currently trending on Trakt in real-time
- Popular — Discover the most popular movies and shows
- Calendar — Get upcoming episode premieres and air dates
The Trakt MCP Server exposes 18 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 Trakt to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Trakt 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 18 tools from Trakt automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Trakt MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Trakt through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Trakt tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Trakt 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 Trakt tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Trakt tool responses in an isolated environment
Trakt + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Trakt MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Trakt while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Trakt, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Trakt data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Trakt responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Trakt MCP Tools for AutoGen (18)
These 18 tools become available when you connect Trakt to AutoGen via MCP:
get_calendar
Scope can be "my" (user's watched shows) or "all" (all shows). Returns episodes with air dates, times and show info. Get upcoming episode calendar
get_collection
Requires OAuth access token. Returns collected items with metadata and media info. Get the authenticated user's collection
get_history
Requires OAuth access token. Optionally filter by type and ID. Get the authenticated user's watch history
get_movie
Returns title, year, overview, runtime, rating, genres, languages, certification, trailer and poster URLs. Get detailed info for a specific movie
get_movie_people
Each person includes their name, Trakt ID, character name (for cast) and job title (for crew). Get cast and crew for a specific movie
get_movie_ratings
Returns total ratings, average score and the count of votes for each rating level. Get ratings distribution for a specific movie
get_popular
Popularity is based on overall engagement and activity. Returns paginated results. Get the most popular movies or shows
get_related_movies
Each related movie includes title, year, overview, rating and poster URL. Get movies related to a specific movie
get_related_shows
Each related show includes title, year, overview, rating and poster URL. Get shows related to a specific TV show
get_show
Returns title, year, overview, status, runtime, rating, genres, network, certification, trailer and poster URLs. Get detailed info for a specific TV show
get_show_episodes
Each episode includes episode number, title, overview, runtime, ratings and first aired date. Get all episodes for a specific season of a TV show
get_show_people
Get cast and crew for a TV show
get_show_ratings
Returns total ratings, average score and vote counts per rating level. Get ratings distribution for a TV show
get_show_seasons
Each season includes season number, episode count, air date, rating and overview. Get all seasons for a TV show
get_trending
Trending is based on what users are actively watching and checking in. Returns items with viewer counts. Get currently trending movies or shows
get_watched
Requires OAuth access token. Returns items with play counts and last watched timestamps. Get the authenticated user's watched history
get_watchlist
Requires an OAuth access token. Returns movies and/or shows the user has added to their watchlist. Get the authenticated user's watchlist
search
Returns results with titles, years, ratings, genres, IDs and synopsis. Use type parameter to narrow results: "movie", "show", "episode", "person" or "list". Search for movies, shows, episodes, people or lists on Trakt
Example Prompts for Trakt in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Trakt immediately.
"What movies are trending right now?"
"Show me info about Breaking Bad."
"Who directed The Matrix and who starred in it?"
Troubleshooting Trakt MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Trakt to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Trakt + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Trakt 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 Trakt to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 18 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.