# How to integrate Apaleo MCP with Autogen

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Apaleo MCP with Autogen",
  "toolkit": "Apaleo",
  "toolkit_slug": "apaleo",
  "framework": "AutoGen",
  "framework_slug": "autogen",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/autogen",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/autogen.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:01:18.549Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Apaleo to AutoGen using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Apaleo agent that can archive a property that's no longer active, clone existing property for new location, create a new unit group for suites through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your AutoGen agent real control over a Apaleo account through Composio's Apaleo MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Apaleo with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Get and set up your OpenAI and Composio API keys
- Install the required dependencies for Autogen and Composio
- Initialize Composio and create a Tool Router session for Apaleo
- Wire that MCP URL into Autogen using McpWorkbench and StreamableHttpServerParams
- Configure an Autogen AssistantAgent that can call Apaleo tools
- Run a live chat loop where you ask the agent to perform Apaleo operations

## What is AutoGen?

Autogen is a framework for building multi-agent conversational AI systems from Microsoft. It enables you to create agents that can collaborate, use tools, and maintain complex workflows.
Key features include:
- Multi-Agent Systems: Build collaborative agent workflows
- MCP Workbench: Native support for Model Context Protocol tools
- Streaming HTTP: Connect to external services through streamable HTTP
- AssistantAgent: Pre-built agent class for tool-using assistants

## What is the Apaleo MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Apaleo MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Apaleo account. It provides structured and secure access to your property management operations, so your agent can perform actions like managing properties, handling units, checking availability, and automating setup tasks on your behalf.
- Property management and archiving: Enable your agent to create, clone, or archive properties, letting you quickly scale or reorganize your portfolio as your business evolves.
- Unit and unit group operations: Let your agent create new units or unit groups, check if specific units exist, and manage all aspects of your inventory with ease.
- Attribute and setup automation: Ask your agent to create or verify unit attributes, ensuring your property data is always up-to-date and consistent.
- Bulk unit creation: Allow your agent to generate multiple units in one go, following custom naming rules, to save you time during onboarding or expansion.
- Property cloning and rapid deployment: Have your agent clone existing properties with all inventory and rate plans, making it simple to launch new locations based on proven setups.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `APALEO_ARCHIVE_A_PROPERTY` | Archive a property | Use this endpoint to archive an existing live property This operation set the IsArchived flag to trueYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.manage, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CHECK_IF_A_PROPERTY_EXISTS` | Check if a property exists | Check if a property exists by id.You need to be authorized (no particular scope required) |
| `APALEO_CHECK_IF_A_UNIT_ATTRIBUTE_EXISTS` | Check if a unit attribute exists | Check if a unit attribute existsYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CHECK_IF_A_UNIT_EXISTS` | Check if a unit exists | Check if a unit exists by id.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CHECK_IF_A_UNIT_GROUP_EXISTS` | Check if a unit group exists | Check if a unit group exists by id.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CLONES_A_PROPERTY` | Clones a property | Use this call to clone a specific property. This operation creates a new property with inventory and rate plans from the specified property.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.create, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CREATE_A_UNIT` | Create a unit | Use this call to create a new unit.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.create, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CREATE_A_UNIT_ATTRIBUTE` | Create a unit attribute | Use this call to create a new unit attribute.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.create, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CREATE_A_UNIT_GROUP` | Create a unit group | Use this call to create a new unit group.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.create, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CREATE_MULTIPLE_UNITS` | Create multiple units | Use this call to create multiple units, following a naming rule.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.create, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_CREATES_A_PROPERTY` | Creates a property | Use this call to create a new property.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.create, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_DELETE_A_UNIT` | Delete a unit | Use this call to delete a unit.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.delete, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_DELETE_A_UNIT_GROUP` | Delete a unit group | Use this call to delete a unit group.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.delete, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_DELETES_UNIT_ATTRIBUTE` | Deletes unit attribute | Deletes unit attributeYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.delete, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_GET_A_PROPERTIES_LIST` | Get a properties list | Get the list of properties.You need to be authorized (no particular scope required) |
| `APALEO_GET_A_PROPERTY` | Get a property | Get a property by id.You need to be authorized (no particular scope required) |
| `APALEO_GET_A_UNIT` | Get a unit | Get a unit by id.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_GET_A_UNIT_GROUP` | Get a unit group | Get a unit group by id.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_GET_A_UNITS_LIST` | Get a units list | Get the list of units.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_GET_UNIT_ATTRIBUTE_BY_ID` | Get unit attribute by id | Get unit attribute by idYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_GET_UNIT_ATTRIBUTE_LIST` | Get unit attribute list | Get unit attribute listYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitattributes.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_LIST_UNIT_GROUPS` | List Unit Groups | Get the list of unit groups.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_MOVE_PROPERTY_TO_LIVE` | Move property to live | Use this endpoint to move an existing test property to live This operation changes the property status to 'Live'You must have at least one of these scopes: 'properties.manage, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_REPLACE_A_UNIT_GROUP` | Replace a unit group | Use this call to modify a unit group.You must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.manage, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_RESET_PROPERTY_DATA` | Reset Property Data | This endpoint deletes transactional data for a property in 'Test' status. Requires 'properties.manage' or 'setup.manage' scopes. |
| `APALEO_RETURNS_A_LIST_OF_SUPPORTED_COUNTRIES` | Returns a list of supported countries | Returns a list of ISO country codes that could be used to create properties.You need to be authorized (no particular scope required) |
| `APALEO_RETURNS_NUMBER_OF_UNIT_GROUPS` | Returns number of unit groups | Returns number of unit groups matching the filter criteriaYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'unitgroups.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_RETURNS_NUMBER_OF_UNITS` | Returns number of units | Returns number of units matching the filter criteriaYou must have at least one of these scopes: 'units.read, setup.read, setup.manage'. |
| `APALEO_RETURN_TOTAL_COUNT_OF_PROPERTIES` | Return total count of properties | Return total count of propertiesYou need to be authorized (no particular scope required) |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Apaleo MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agents and assistants directly to Apaleo. Instead of manually wiring Apaleo APIs, OAuth, and scopes yourself, you get a structured, tool-based interface that an LLM can call safely.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

You will need:
- A Composio API key
- An OpenAI API key (used by Autogen's OpenAIChatCompletionClient)
- A Apaleo account you can connect to Composio
- Some basic familiarity with Autogen and Python async

### 1. Getting API Keys for OpenAI and Composio

OpenAI API Key
- Go to the [OpenAI dashboard](https://platform.openai.com/settings/organization/api-keys) and create an API key. You'll need credits to use the models, or you can connect to another model provider.
- Keep the API key safe.
Composio API Key
- Log in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_docs).
- Navigate to your API settings and generate a new API key.
- Store this key securely as you'll need it for authentication.

### 2. Install dependencies

Install Composio, Autogen extensions, and dotenv.
What's happening:
- composio connects your agent to Apaleo via MCP
- autogen-agentchat provides the AssistantAgent class
- autogen-ext-openai provides the OpenAI model client
- autogen-ext-tools provides MCP workbench support
```bash
pip install composio python-dotenv
pip install autogen-agentchat autogen-ext-openai autogen-ext-tools
```

### 3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in your project folder.
What's happening:
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY is required to talk to Composio
- OPENAI_API_KEY is used by Autogen's OpenAI client
- USER_ID is how Composio identifies which user's Apaleo connections to use
```bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your-composio-api-key
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key
USER_ID=your-user-identifier@example.com
```

### 4. Import dependencies and create Tool Router session

What's happening:
- load_dotenv() reads your .env file
- Composio(api_key=...) initializes the SDK
- create(...) creates a Tool Router session that exposes Apaleo tools
- session.mcp.url is the MCP endpoint that Autogen will connect to
```python
import asyncio
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from composio import Composio

from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.models.openai import OpenAIChatCompletionClient
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench, StreamableHttpServerParams

load_dotenv()

async def main():
    # Initialize Composio and create a Apaleo session
    composio = Composio(api_key=os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY"))
    session = composio.create(
        user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"),
        toolkits=["apaleo"]
    )
    url = session.mcp.url
```

### 5. Configure MCP parameters for Autogen

Autogen expects parameters describing how to talk to the MCP server. That is what StreamableHttpServerParams is for.
What's happening:
- url points to the Tool Router MCP endpoint from Composio
- timeout is the HTTP timeout for requests
- sse_read_timeout controls how long to wait when streaming responses
- terminate_on_close=True cleans up the MCP server process when the workbench is closed
```python
# Configure MCP server parameters for Streamable HTTP
server_params = StreamableHttpServerParams(
    url=url,
    timeout=30.0,
    sse_read_timeout=300.0,
    terminate_on_close=True,
    headers={"x-api-key": os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")}
)
```

### 6. Create the model client and agent

What's happening:
- OpenAIChatCompletionClient wraps the OpenAI model for Autogen
- McpWorkbench connects the agent to the MCP tools
- AssistantAgent is configured with the Apaleo tools from the workbench
```python
# Create model client
model_client = OpenAIChatCompletionClient(
    model="gpt-5",
    api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
)

# Use McpWorkbench as context manager
async with McpWorkbench(server_params) as workbench:
    # Create Apaleo assistant agent with MCP tools
    agent = AssistantAgent(
        name="apaleo_assistant",
        description="An AI assistant that helps with Apaleo operations.",
        model_client=model_client,
        workbench=workbench,
        model_client_stream=True,
        max_tool_iterations=10
    )
```

### 7. Run the interactive chat loop

What's happening:
- The script prompts you in a loop with You:
- Autogen passes your input to the model, which decides which Apaleo tools to call via MCP
- agent.run_stream(...) yields streaming messages as the agent thinks and calls tools
- Typing exit, quit, or bye ends the loop
```python
print("Chat started! Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end the conversation.\n")
print("Ask any Apaleo related question or task to the agent.\n")

# Conversation loop
while True:
    user_input = input("You: ").strip()

    if user_input.lower() in ["exit", "quit", "bye"]:
        print("\nGoodbye!")
        break

    if not user_input:
        continue

    print("\nAgent is thinking...\n")

    # Run the agent with streaming
    try:
        response_text = ""
        async for message in agent.run_stream(task=user_input):
            if hasattr(message, "content") and message.content:
                response_text = message.content

        # Print the final response
        if response_text:
            print(f"Agent: {response_text}\n")
        else:
            print("Agent: I encountered an issue processing your request.\n")

    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Agent: Sorry, I encountered an error: {str(e)}\n")
```

## Complete Code

```python
import asyncio
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from composio import Composio

from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.models.openai import OpenAIChatCompletionClient
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench, StreamableHttpServerParams

load_dotenv()

async def main():
    # Initialize Composio and create a Apaleo session
    composio = Composio(api_key=os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY"))
    session = composio.create(
        user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"),
        toolkits=["apaleo"]
    )
    url = session.mcp.url

    # Configure MCP server parameters for Streamable HTTP
    server_params = StreamableHttpServerParams(
        url=url,
        timeout=30.0,
        sse_read_timeout=300.0,
        terminate_on_close=True,
        headers={"x-api-key": os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")}
    )

    # Create model client
    model_client = OpenAIChatCompletionClient(
        model="gpt-5",
        api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY")
    )

    # Use McpWorkbench as context manager
    async with McpWorkbench(server_params) as workbench:
        # Create Apaleo assistant agent with MCP tools
        agent = AssistantAgent(
            name="apaleo_assistant",
            description="An AI assistant that helps with Apaleo operations.",
            model_client=model_client,
            workbench=workbench,
            model_client_stream=True,
            max_tool_iterations=10
        )

        print("Chat started! Type 'exit' or 'quit' to end the conversation.\n")
        print("Ask any Apaleo related question or task to the agent.\n")

        # Conversation loop
        while True:
            user_input = input("You: ").strip()

            if user_input.lower() in ['exit', 'quit', 'bye']:
                print("\nGoodbye!")
                break

            if not user_input:
                continue

            print("\nAgent is thinking...\n")

            # Run the agent with streaming
            try:
                response_text = ""
                async for message in agent.run_stream(task=user_input):
                    if hasattr(message, 'content') and message.content:
                        response_text = message.content

                # Print the final response
                if response_text:
                    print(f"Agent: {response_text}\n")
                else:
                    print("Agent: I encountered an issue processing your request.\n")

            except Exception as e:
                print(f"Agent: Sorry, I encountered an error: {str(e)}\n")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(main())
```

## Conclusion

You now have an Autogen assistant wired into Apaleo through Composio's Tool Router and MCP. From here you can:
- Add more toolkits to the toolkits list, for example notion or hubspot
- Refine the agent description to point it at specific workflows
- Wrap this script behind a UI, Slack bot, or internal tool
Once the pattern is clear for Apaleo, you can reuse the same structure for other MCP-enabled apps with minimal code changes.

## How to build Apaleo MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/cli)
- [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/google-adk)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/apaleo/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Apaleo MCP?

With a standalone Apaleo MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Apaleo tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Apaleo and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Autogen?

Yes, you can. Autogen fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Apaleo tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Apaleo while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Apaleo scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Apaleo data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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