Wine-Searcher MCP Server for AutoGen 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Wine-Searcher 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="wine_searcher_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Wine-Searcher. "
"6 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Wine-Searcher MCP Server
Connect to Wine-Searcher — the world's largest wine price comparison engine — and access real-time market intelligence for any wine.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Wine-Searcher tools. Connect 6 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
- Wine Check — Look up any wine: critic scores, grape varieties, region, alcohol content, and global average/min/max pricing
- Market Price — Compare real-time pricing from 100,000+ merchants: shop names, locations, and direct purchase URLs
- Search Wines — Full-text search across the entire Wine-Searcher database for discovery and exploration
- Grape Info — Detailed grape variety profiles: origins, growing regions, wine styles, and food pairings
- Region Info — Wine region deep-dives: climate, soil, appellations, and notable producers
- Producer Info — Winery profiles: key wines, price ranges, scores, and available vintages
The Wine-Searcher MCP Server exposes 6 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 Wine-Searcher to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Wine-Searcher 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 6 tools from Wine-Searcher automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the Wine-Searcher MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Wine-Searcher through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Wine-Searcher tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Wine-Searcher 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 Wine-Searcher tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Wine-Searcher tool responses in an isolated environment
Wine-Searcher + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Wine-Searcher MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Wine-Searcher while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Wine-Searcher, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Wine-Searcher data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Wine-Searcher responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Wine-Searcher MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Wine-Searcher to AutoGen via MCP:
grape_info
Perfect for sommelier education and pairing recommendations. Get grape variety info
market_price
Use for price comparison, market analysis, or finding the best deal on a specific wine. Get global market pricing
producer_info
Use for winery research and brand comparison. Get producer/winery info
region_info
Essential for terroir education and regional exploration. Get wine region info
search_wines
Returns matching wines with pricing, scores, and merchant availability. Use for discovery and exploration. Search the wine database
wine_check
), grape varieties, region, appellation, alcohol content, average/min/max pricing across global merchants. The primary lookup tool for any wine question. Check wine details and scores
Example Prompts for Wine-Searcher in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Wine-Searcher immediately.
"What's the average price for Opus One 2021?"
"Find merchants near London selling Dom Pérignon 2012."
"What can you tell me about the Pomerol wine region?"
Troubleshooting Wine-Searcher MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Wine-Searcher to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Wine-Searcher + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Wine-Searcher 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 Wine-Searcher to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.