How to Use the Workload MCP in LlamaIndex
Index API data into a knowledge base using LlamaIndex.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Workload MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect Workload to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Indexing Workflow Outputs for LlamaIndex
The `create_workflow` tool lets you build an automation, but the real power comes after it runs. You can take the output from a successful execution and index it using LlamaIndex's RAG capabilities. This means your system doesn't just run; it remembers. It turns transient API data into permanently searchable knowledge.
Retrieving Workload History with LlamaIndex
Instead of guessing about past runs, you index the results from `list_executions` and `get_execution`. You can then query your system to answer questions like, 'What was the status of workflow X last Tuesday?' This grounds answers in actual API data, not just generic documentation.
Monitoring Workload with LlamaIndex
`list_workflows` and `get_workflow` provide structured definitions that are perfect for indexing. You build a knowledge base of all possible automations. When users ask questions, the agent first checks this index to see if a workflow already exists or needs modifying.
Set up Workload MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all Workload MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to Workload tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent Workload data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Workload. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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