What is the difference between Authorize and Confirm in Zip?

Authorize initiates the transaction and checks for customer funds. Confirm (used in some regions) finalizes the checkout intent before capture.

Can I process partial captures via the agent?

Yes, the `capture_zip_payment` tool accepts an optional JSON body where you can specify a partial amount to capture if only part of the order is shipping.

How do I handle different regions like US and AU?

Specify your account region ('US' or 'AU') in the configuration settings. The MCP server automatically routes requests to the correct Zip gateway URL.

Zip MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Zip
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Zip as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.

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python

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="zip_agent",
            tools=tools,
            system_message=(
                "You help users with Zip. "
                "8 tools available."
            ),
        )
        print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")

asyncio.run(main())

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About Zip MCP Server

Connect your Zip (formerly Quadpay) merchant account to any AI agent to automate your Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to initiate checkouts, manage order authorizations, and process captures or refunds directly from natural language interfaces.

AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Zip tools. Connect 8 tools through the 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

Checkout Initiation — Create new checkout sessions and retrieve redirect URLs for customers
Order Management — Authorize and confirm orders across US and Global gateway environments
Payment Ingestion — Capture authorized funds once goods are shipped to finalize transactions
Financial Resolution — Process full or partial refunds and void authorized but uncaptured payments
Status Monitoring — Retrieve real-time status and lifecycle updates for any Zip order
Account Insight — Access merchant configuration, currency limits, and account-level settings

The Zip MCP Server exposes 8 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 Zip to AutoGen via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Zip 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 8 tools from Zip automatically

Why Use AutoGen with the Zip MCP Server

AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Zip through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Zip tools to solve complex tasks

Role-based architecture lets you assign Zip 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 Zip tool calls

Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Zip tool responses in an isolated environment

Zip + AutoGen Use Cases

Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Zip MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Zip while another validates results and a third generates the final report

Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Zip, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output

Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Zip data to make informed decisions about resource distribution

Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Zip responses in a sandboxed execution environment

Zip MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Zip to AutoGen via MCP:

authorize_zip_order

Typically used in US gateway integrations. Authorize a payment order

capture_zip_payment

Capture funds for an authorized order

confirm_zip_order

Finalize an authorized order

create_zip_checkout

Requires amount, currency, and redirect URLs. Initialize a new Zip checkout session

get_zip_merchant_config

Retrieve merchant account configuration

get_zip_order_status

g., Authorized, Captured, Cancelled) for a target order. Check the status of a Zip order

refund_zip_payment

Process a refund for an order

void_zip_payment

Void an authorized but uncaptured payment

Example Prompts for Zip in AutoGen

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Zip immediately.

"Create a Zip checkout for $100.00 USD."

"Check the status of Zip order ID '98765'."

"Capture payment for authorized order '98765'."

Troubleshooting Zip MCP Server with AutoGen

Common issues when connecting Zip to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpWorkbench not found

Install: pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"

Zip + AutoGen FAQ

Common questions about integrating Zip MCP Server with AutoGen.

How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?

Create an MCP tool adapter and assign it to one or more agents in the group chat. AutoGen agents can then call Zip tools during their conversation turns.

Can different agents have different MCP tool access?

Yes. AutoGen's role-based architecture lets you assign specific MCP tools to specific agents, so a querying agent has different capabilities than a reviewing agent.