Workast MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 12 tools to Create Space, Create Task, Delete Task, and more
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Workast as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
Ask AI about this App Connector for AutoGen
The Workast app connector for AutoGen is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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="workast_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Workast. "
"12 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Workast MCP Server
Connect your Workast account to any AI agent to streamline your project management and task automation. Workast provides a powerful platform for organizing team workflows, tracking deadlines, and managing project backlogs directly within your existing communication tools.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Workast tools. Connect 12 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 & Space Orchestration — Organize your work using Spaces to group related task lists and projects for different teams.
- Task Lifecycle Management — Create, list, and update tasks with due dates, priorities, and detailed descriptions.
- Team Coordination — List and manage team members to assign responsibilities and monitor project progress programmatically.
- Metadata Synchronization — Access team-wide metadata and user profiles to keep your AI workflows aligned with your organization.
- Real-time Status Updates — Use natural language to get instant summaries of active spaces and task completion statuses.
The Workast MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 Workast tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Workast through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning task-tracking, workflow-automation, team-collaboration, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create a new space
Create a new task
Delete a task
Get my profile
Get space details
Get task details
Get team details
Get user details
List all Workast spaces
List tasks in a space
List team users
Update a task
Connect Workast to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Workast into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the Workast MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Workast through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Workast tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Workast 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 Workast tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Workast tool responses in an isolated environment
Workast + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Workast MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Workast while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Workast, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Workast data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Workast responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Workast in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Workast immediately.
"List all active spaces in my Workast account."
"Show me the tasks currently in the 'Design Team' space."
Troubleshooting Workast MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Workast to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Workast + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Workast MCP Server with AutoGen.