How do I get a 7digital API key?

Register at [**7digital.com/developer**](https://www.7digital.com/developer) and sign up for a free developer account. You'll receive an API consumer key.

Can I listen to full tracks?

The API provides 30-second preview streams for tracks. Full track purchases are available through the 7digital store integration.

What countries are supported?

7digital operates in 30+ countries including US, GB, DE, FR, ES, IT, AU, CA, JP and many more. Use the country parameter for region-specific catalogs and pricing.

7digital MCP Server for CrewAI 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: 7digital
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Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to 7digital through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every 7digital tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="7digital Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with 7digital effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging 7digital tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in 7digital "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 11 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About 7digital MCP Server

Connect to 7digital and access a global music catalog through natural conversation.

When paired with CrewAI, 7digital becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call 7digital tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

What you can do

Artist Search — Search for artists by name with release counts and profile info
Artist Details — Get artist profiles with images, similar artists and discographies
Artist Releases — Browse all albums, singles and EPs by an artist
Release Search — Search albums and releases by title or artist
Release Details — Get full release info including label, genre, release date and track list
Release Tracks — Get the full track listing for any album
Track Search — Search for individual tracks by title or artist
Track Previews — Get 30-second preview streaming URLs for any track
Shopping Basket — Manage your 7digital shopping basket (add items, checkout)

The 7digital MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI 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 7digital to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the 7digital MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 11 tools from 7digital

Why Use CrewAI with the 7digital MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with 7digital through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

7digital + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the 7digital MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries 7digital for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries 7digital, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain 7digital tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries 7digital against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

7digital MCP Tools for CrewAI (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect 7digital to CrewAI via MCP:

add_to_basket

Returns the updated basket contents with prices. Use the release ID from search_release results. Add a release to your 7digital shopping basket

get_artist_details

Use the artist ID from search_artist results. Get detailed info for a specific artist

get_artist_releases

Returns album/singles titles, release dates, types (Album, Single, EP, Compilation) and 7digital URLs. Use the artist ID from search_artist. Get all releases (albums/singles) by an artist

get_basket

Returns release titles, prices and quantities. Requires an active 7digital developer account with basket access. View items currently in your 7digital shopping basket

get_checkout_url

Returns the URL where users can complete their purchase. Optional returnUrl parameter for redirecting after purchase. Get a checkout URL for your current basket

get_release_details

Use the release ID from search_release or get_artist_releases results. Get detailed info for a specific album release

get_release_tracks

Returns track titles, artists, durations, track numbers and explicit content flags. Use the release ID from search_release or get_release_details. Get all tracks from a specific album release

get_track_preview

Returns the preview URL, content type (audio/mpeg) and duration. Use the track ID from search_track or get_release_tracks results. Get a preview/stream URL for a specific track

search_artist

Returns artist names, number of releases and 7digital URLs. Use country code (e.g. "US", "GB", "DE") for region-specific results. Search for music artists by name

search_release

Returns release titles, artists, release dates, types and 7digital URLs. Search for album releases by title or artist

search_track

Returns track titles, artists, durations, release info and explicit content flags. Search for individual tracks by title or artist

Example Prompts for 7digital in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with 7digital immediately.

"Search for Radiohead albums."

"Get the track listing for OK Computer."

"Play a preview of Paranoid Android."

Troubleshooting 7digital MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting 7digital to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

7digital + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating 7digital MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.