No-Code Email Agents with AutoGen Studio

Configure email-capable multi-agent workflows in AutoGen Studio's visual builder — with MultiMail's oversight modes providing safety by default.


AutoGen Studio provides a no-code UI for building and testing multi-agent workflows based on Microsoft's AutoGen framework. By connecting it to MultiMail, you can create email-capable agent teams without writing code — while MultiMail's built-in oversight ensures safety for users who may not understand email automation risks.

The visual builder lets you configure agents, assign skills (tools), and set up group chats. Adding MultiMail email capabilities means defining skills that call the REST API, which your agents can then invoke during conversations. The default gated_send mode queues all outbound emails for human approval.

This combination is particularly powerful for teams that want email automation but lack the engineering resources to build custom integrations from scratch.

Built for AutoGen Studio developers

Safety by Default for No-Code Users

AutoGen Studio makes multi-agent systems accessible to non-developers who may not understand email safety risks. MultiMail's gated_send mode provides guardrails automatically — no technical configuration required.

Visual Skill Configuration

Define MultiMail API calls as skills in AutoGen Studio's UI. Agents can invoke send_email, check_inbox, and reply_email without writing custom code — just configure the HTTP endpoints and authentication.

Group Chat Email Coordination

AutoGen Studio's group chat feature lets multiple agents discuss before sending email. One agent drafts, another reviews, and a third sends — all coordinated visually with MultiMail handling the actual delivery.

Workflow Gallery Templates

Create reusable email workflow templates in AutoGen Studio's gallery. Teams can deploy pre-built email agent configurations that include MultiMail integration and appropriate oversight settings.


Get started in minutes

Define Email Skills in AutoGen Studio
python
"cm"># Paste this into AutoGen Studio's "Skills" panel
import requests

MULTIMAIL_API = "https://api.multimail.dev/v1"
API_KEY = "mm_live_your_api_key"

def send_email(to: str, subject: str, body: str, mailbox_id: str) -> str:
    """Send an email via MultiMail.
    In gated_send mode, the email is queued for human approval."""
    resp = requests.post(
        f"{MULTIMAIL_API}/send",
        headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
        json={"mailbox_id": mailbox_id, "to": to,
              "subject": subject, "body": body}
    )
    return str(resp.json())

Create skill functions in AutoGen Studio's skills panel that wrap MultiMail API calls.

Inbox Checking Skill
python
"cm"># Paste this into AutoGen Studio's "Skills" panel
import requests

MULTIMAIL_API = "https://api.multimail.dev/v1"
API_KEY = "mm_live_your_api_key"

def check_inbox(mailbox_id: str, limit: int = 10) -> str:
    """Check the inbox for recent messages."""
    resp = requests.get(
        f"{MULTIMAIL_API}/mailboxes/{mailbox_id}/inbox",
        headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
        params={"limit": limit}
    )
    return str(resp.json())

def reply_to_email(message_id: str, body: str) -> str:
    """Reply to an email within its thread.
    In gated_send mode, the reply is queued for approval."""
    resp = requests.post(
        f"{MULTIMAIL_API}/reply",
        headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
        json={"message_id": message_id, "body": body}
    )
    return str(resp.json())

Add an inbox checking skill so agents can read incoming email.

AutoGen Studio Agent Configuration
json
{
  "name": "EmailAgent",
  "type": "AssistantAgent",
  "system_message": "You are an email assistant. Use the send_email, check_inbox, and reply_to_email skills to handle email tasks. All outbound emails go through gated_send mode — they are queued for human approval before delivery. Always confirm with the user what they want to send before invoking send_email.",
  "skills": ["send_email", "check_inbox", "reply_to_email"],
  "llm_config": {
    "model": "gpt-4o",
    "temperature": 0.1
  }
}

Configure an agent in AutoGen Studio with email skills and appropriate system message.


Step by step

1

Create a MultiMail Account and API Key

Sign up at multimail.dev, create a mailbox, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Your key will start with mm_live_.

2

Install AutoGen Studio

Install AutoGen Studio and launch the web interface.

bash
pip install autogenstudio && autogenstudio ui
3

Add Email Skills

In the AutoGen Studio UI, go to the Skills panel and paste the send_email, check_inbox, and reply_to_email skill functions. Update the API key with your MultiMail key.

4

Configure an Email Agent

Create a new agent in the Agents panel with the email skills attached. Set the system message to explain the oversight mode and email guidelines.

5

Test and Approve

Run a test workflow in AutoGen Studio. Check the MultiMail dashboard for any pending emails generated by the agent and approve or reject them.


Common questions

Do I need to write code to use MultiMail with AutoGen Studio?
You need to paste short Python skill functions into AutoGen Studio's skills panel, but no other coding is required. The skill functions are simple wrappers around HTTP API calls. Once defined, you configure everything else through the visual builder.
Can I share email agent configurations with my team?
Yes. AutoGen Studio supports exporting and importing workflow configurations through its gallery feature. Export your email agent setup as a template that team members can import. Store the MultiMail API key as an environment variable rather than hardcoding it.
How do group chats work with email sending?
In an AutoGen Studio group chat, multiple agents discuss the task before one sends the email. For example, a writer agent drafts the email, a reviewer agent checks the tone, and the email agent sends it via MultiMail. The gated_send mode adds a final human review before delivery.
Is AutoGen Studio suitable for production email automation?
AutoGen Studio is best for prototyping and testing email workflows. For production use, consider deploying the underlying AutoGen code directly. The MultiMail skill functions work identically in both AutoGen Studio and programmatic AutoGen deployments.

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