# How to integrate Countdown api MCP with Autogen ```json { "title": "How to integrate Countdown api MCP with Autogen", "toolkit": "Countdown api", "toolkit_slug": "countdown_api", "framework": "AutoGen", "framework_slug": "autogen", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/autogen", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/autogen.md", "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:07:41.168Z" } ``` ## Introduction This guide walks you through connecting Countdown api to AutoGen using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Countdown api agent that can list all your ebay data collections, start processing requests for a collection, get autocomplete suggestions for 'wireless earbuds' through natural language commands. This guide will help you understand how to give your AutoGen agent real control over a Countdown api account through Composio's Countdown api MCP server. Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved. ## Also integrate Countdown api with - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/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 Countdown api - Wire that MCP URL into Autogen using McpWorkbench and StreamableHttpServerParams - Configure an Autogen AssistantAgent that can call Countdown api tools - Run a live chat loop where you ask the agent to perform Countdown api 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 Countdown api MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Countdown api MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Countdown api account. It provides structured and secure access to real-time eBay marketplace data, so your agent can perform actions like searching eBay products, managing collections, retrieving seller feedback, and automating product data workflows on your behalf. - eBay product search and autocomplete: Instantly fetch eBay autocomplete suggestions and help agents surface relevant product search terms and ideas in real time. - Collection management and orchestration: Create, update, list, or delete collections to batch and organize multiple eBay data requests for streamlined marketplace analysis. - Automated collection processing: Start or clear queued requests within a collection, making it easy to control and automate data gathering operations from eBay. - Destination setup and notifications: Set up or remove destinations for results and notifications, ensuring your agent can manage where and how you receive processed eBay data. - Access to rich eBay metadata: Retrieve detailed collection information, product details, customer reviews, and seller feedback to power analytics and business decisions. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `COUNTDOWN_API_CLEAR_ALL_REQUESTS` | Clear Collection Requests | Clears (removes) all pending requests from a collection. Use this to reset a collection before adding new requests, or to cancel all queued requests. The collection must be in 'idle' status. Returns the updated collection details after clearing. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_COLLECTIONS_CREATE_COLLECTION` | Create a new collection | Tool to create a new collection. Use when you need to batch and orchestrate multiple requests on a schedule. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_COLLECTIONS_GET_COLLECTION` | Get Collection | Tool to retrieve details for a single collection by ID. Use when you need collection metadata and counts for a given collection ID. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_COLLECTIONS_LIST_COLLECTIONS` | List Collections | Tool to list all collections for the authenticated account. Use when you need to retrieve paginated collections with filtering, sorting, and timing constraints. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_COLLECTIONS_START_COLLECTION` | Start Collection | Start processing a collection's queued requests on the Countdown API. Use this tool to manually trigger a collection to begin executing its requests. The collection must have at least one request added to it before it can be started. You need sufficient API credits to run all requests in the collection. Prerequisites: - Collection must exist (use List Collections or Create Collection first) - Collection must have at least one request added - Sufficient API credits available for the number of requests - Collection must not already be running | | `COUNTDOWN_API_COLLECTIONS_UPDATE_COLLECTION` | Update an existing collection | Update an existing collection's settings. Use this to modify collection properties like name, schedule, priority, notification settings, or enabled status. The collection_id must be obtained from list_collections or create_collection. Only specified fields are updated; omitted fields retain their current values. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_CORE_API_SEND_REQUEST` | eBay Autocomplete | Tool to fetch eBay autocomplete suggestions. Use when needing search-term-based suggestions from Countdown API. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_CREATE_COLLECTION_REQUEST` | Create Collection Request | Tool to create new requests within a collection for bulk eBay data retrieval. Use when you need to add search, product, reviews, or other eBay data queries to a collection that will be executed on schedule. Collections must be in 'idle' status to accept new requests. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_CREATE_DESTINATION` | Create Destination | Creates a cloud storage destination where batch result sets will be automatically uploaded. Supports Amazon S3, S3-compatible services (MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces), Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, and Alibaba Cloud OSS. When enabled=true, the API validates credentials by uploading and deleting a test file. Set enabled=false to create the destination without credential validation. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_DELETE_COLLECTION` | Delete Collection | Tool to delete a collection and its configuration by ID. Use when you need to remove an existing, non-running collection. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_DELETE_DESTINATION` | Delete Destination | Tool to delete a destination by ID. Use when you need to remove an existing destination. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_DELETE_SINGLE_REQUEST` | Delete Single Request | Delete a specific request from a Countdown API collection by its ID. Use this to remove individual requests that are no longer needed. The collection must not be running when deleting requests. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_DESTINATIONS_LIST_DESTINATIONS` | List Destinations | Tool to list all destinations configured for the account. Use when you need to inspect or paginate through configured destinations. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_FIND_COLLECTION_REQUESTS` | Find Collection Requests | Tool to find requests in a collection by custom_id or search query. Use when you need to search for specific requests within a collection using either an exact custom_id match or a text search query. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_GET_ACCOUNT` | Get Account Information | Tool to retrieve account usage and current platform status. Use when needing to check plan, usage, and quota details for the authenticated user. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_LIST_ERROR_LOGS` | List Error Logs | Tool to list error logs from collection executions. Returns recent errors encountered during request processing with details about failed requests and their causes. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_REQUESTS_EXPORT_CSV` | Export Requests CSV | Export all requests from a collection as downloadable CSV files. Returns URLs to CSV files containing the request data. Use this tool when you need to bulk export or download collection request data in CSV format. The response includes paginated download links if the collection has many requests. Collections with no requests will return an empty pages array. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_REQUESTS_EXPORT_JSON` | Export Requests as JSON | Tool to download all requests in a collection as JSON. Use when you need to export the entire request history for a collection. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_REQUESTS_UPDATE_SINGLE_REQUEST` | Update Single Request | Tool to modify parameters of an existing request in a collection. Use when the collection is not running and you need to update eBay Product Data API parameters. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_RESULTS_GET_RESULT_SET` | Get Result Set | Tool to retrieve a collection run's result set payload. Use after a collection run completes to fetch metadata and download links. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_RESULTS_LIST_RESULT_SETS` | List Result Sets | Tool to list result sets produced by a collection. Use when you need to retrieve all summary status of result sets generated by a collection within the 14-day retention window. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_RESULTS_RESEND_RESULT_SET_WEBHOOK` | Resend Result Set Webhook | Resend the webhook notification for a collection's result set. Use this tool to retry webhook delivery when the original webhook POST failed or timed out. The collection must have a notification_webhook URL configured (either on the collection itself or on the account profile). Result sets are only available for 14 days after creation. Prerequisites: - Collection must exist with a valid notification_webhook URL configured - Result set must exist and not be expired (14-day retention) - Use List Result Sets to find valid result_set_id values | | `COUNTDOWN_API_STOP_ALL_COLLECTIONS` | Stop All Collections | Tool to stop all collections. Use when you need to halt any running or queued collections after reviewing operations. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_STOP_COLLECTION` | Stop Collection | Tool to stop (pause) a single collection’s processing by ID. Use when you need to halt a running or queued collection after confirming the target collection ID. | | `COUNTDOWN_API_UPDATE_DESTINATION` | Update Destination | Tool to update a destination's configuration by ID. Use after creating or retrieving a destination to modify its settings. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Countdown api MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agents and assistants directly to Countdown api. Instead of manually wiring Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api session composio = Composio(api_key=os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")) session = composio.create( user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"), toolkits=["countdown_api"] ) 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api assistant agent with MCP tools agent = AssistantAgent( name="countdown_api_assistant", description="An AI assistant that helps with Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api session composio = Composio(api_key=os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")) session = composio.create( user_id=os.getenv("USER_ID"), toolkits=["countdown_api"] ) 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 Countdown api assistant agent with MCP tools agent = AssistantAgent( name="countdown_api_assistant", description="An AI assistant that helps with Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api 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 Countdown api, you can reuse the same structure for other MCP-enabled apps with minimal code changes. ## How to build Countdown api MCP Agent with another framework - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/hermes-agent) - [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/cli) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/countdown_api/framework/crew-ai) ## Related Toolkits - [Addresszen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/addresszen) - Addresszen is a real-time address autocomplete and verification service. 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With a standalone Countdown api MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Countdown api tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Countdown api 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 Countdown api tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Countdown api while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Countdown api 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 Countdown api data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)